USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction as Mauricio Pochettino on cusp of making America great...at football

USA fans at the 2026 World Cup
USA fans at the 2026 World Cup (Image credit: Getty Images)

Take it from FourFourTwo, soccer is big business in the United States this summer.

Bars, restaurants, bodegas and even hardware stores in New York City have had the games on at all times of the day - and when the USMNT play, good luck getting a seat.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have been - dare we say it - actually quite good during the group stage. Could they go all the way?

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USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina betting odds from BOYLE Sports

  • USA WIN - 1/3
  • Draw - 7/2
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina WIN - 15/2

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction

The US defeated Paraguay without really getting out of second gear in their World Cup opener, which is looking more and more like a big result given the Paraguayans progression to the Last 16.

Pochettino's men were too strong for Australia and against Turkiye, the US still offered plenty, even if they did lose what was ostensibly a dead rubber for both teams.

Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun has been on fire for the USA (Image credit: Getty Images)

Bosnia and Herzegovina, meanwhile, drew with Canada, were humbled by the Swiss and then found a way past Qatar in their final Group B match to book their place in the knockouts.

USMNT are big favourites and that's how we also see this game playing out.

Whilst the Europeans have some good individuals, the USA are a more cohesive and accomplished unit, with genuine star quality and Premier League pedigree in a couple of positions.

For that reason, FFT are predicting a United States win and soccer-mania this side of the Atlantic.

With Belgium or Senegal waiting in the Round of 16, this is a huge opportunity for football - because that's what it's really called - to take hold in America.

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina score prediction

Christian Pulisic

Christian Pulisic is the poster-boy of this USMNT team (Image credit: Getty Images)

Prediction: USA 3-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

This USMNT team are fun and their games have been packed with goals so far. Bosnia aren't the greatest defensive outfit, so expect the US to put a few past them.

FFT predicts this one to be one of the more entertaining games of the Round of 32 - which has already brought plenty of drama.

How to watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

You can watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last 32 of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV in the UK, Fox in the United States and SBS in Australia.

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Joe Donnohue
Senior Digital Writer

Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.

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