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USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Live Stream for World Cup 2026 Match

The United States will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams aiming to make history. For the U.S., this match offers a chance to overcome a long-standing hurdle—they have only advanced beyond the Round of 16 once since 1994, doing so by defeating Mexico in 2002. Getting past Bosnia and Herzegovina is crucial if they want to end their World Cup progress drought.

The U.S. team enters the knockout round after a strong showing in Group D, including a 4-1 victory over Paraguay and a 2-0 win against Australia. They rested key players during a less consequential 3-2 loss to Turkey. Christian Pulisic, who missed the Paraguay game with a calf injury and was sidelined against Australia, returned against Turkey and is fit for this critical clash. He will spearhead the attack alongside Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie.

Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as the Zmajevi, bring momentum of their own. This is only their second World Cup appearance, but they have reached the knockout stage for the first time. Their debut in 2014 ended without advancing past the group phase. This time, they topped Group B with a draw against Canada and a win over Qatar, thanks to goals from Ermin Mahmic, Kerim Alajbegovic, and Jovo Lukic. Veterans Edin Dzeko and Esmir Bajraktarevic provide stability for the team.

Match Time and Location

The USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina game kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The venue is Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

How to Watch: TV and Streaming Options

The match will air on FOX in the United States. For streaming, you can watch live on platforms such as fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website. New fubo subscribers can take advantage of a free trial, allowing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other channels without cable.

World Cup Matches on July 1 and 2 (All Times Eastern)

  • July 1: England vs. DR Congo (12 p.m.)
  • July 1: Belgium vs. Senegal (4 p.m.)
  • July 1: USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)
  • July 2: Spain vs. Austria (3 p.m.)
  • July 2: Portugal vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
  • July 2: Switzerland vs. Algeria (11 p.m.)

Additional World Cup 2026 Details

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It marks the first time the tournament is held in multiple nations simultaneously.

There will be 48 teams competing, up from 32 in previous editions, creating a larger and more diverse field. Matches are spread across 16 host cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

A total of 104 games will take place, covering the group stages, knockout rounds, and the final. In the U.S., FOX and FS1 provide English-language broadcasts, while Telemundo and Universo cover Spanish-language audiences.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in tournament terms as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

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