United States to Meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32

Bosnia and Herzegovina earned a place in the World Cup round of 32 after a 3-1 victory over Qatar gave the team four points and a third-place finish in Group B. The result qualified the side as one of the tournament's eight best third-place teams, setting up a knockout match against Group D champion United States on July 1 in Santa Clara, California.

The winner of the encounter will advance to the round of 16. FIFA had predetermined that each third-place qualifier would face a group winner, arranging the bracket to avoid rematches from the group stage. Bosnia, as the Group B third-place team, was slated to meet the Group D winner under most bracket scenarios, a pairing confirmed after Sweden’s draw with Japan.

The United States enters the match unbeaten, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will aim to upset the hosts.