Sunday , 16 August 2026

United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, Worldcup 2026 LAST 32

FIFA World Cup · 2026
United States
2 – 0
Full Time
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Thu 2 Jul 2026 · 00:00 UTC Levi's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Folarin Balogun 45' 1–0
Malik Tillman 82' 2–0
Folarin Balogun 64' R
Y 80' Sergej Barbarez
Y 81' Stjepan Radeljic

Overview

Match Preview

United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Worldcup at Levi's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Raphael Claus
  • Assistant 1 Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
  • Assistant 2 Rodrigo Correa (Brazil)
12 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Mexico 3 9
2 South Africa 3 4
3 South Korea 3 3
4 Czechia 3 1
5 Switzerland 3 7
6 Canada 3 4
7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 4
8 Qatar 3 1
9 Brazil 3 7
10 Morocco 3 7
11 Scotland 3 3
12 Haiti 3 0
13 United States 3 6
14 Australia 3 4
15 Paraguay 3 4
16 Turkey 3 3
17 Germany 3 6
18 Ivory Coast 3 6
19 Ecuador 3 4
20 Curaçao 3 1
21 Netherlands 3 7
22 Japan 3 5
23 Sweden 3 4
24 Tunisia 3 0
25 Belgium 3 5
26 Egypt 3 5
27 Iran 3 3
28 New Zealand 3 1
29 Spain 3 7
30 Cape Verde Islands 3 3
31 Uruguay 3 2
32 Saudi Arabia 3 2
33 France 3 9
34 Norway 3 6
35 Senegal 3 3
36 Iraq 3 0
37 Argentina 3 9
38 Austria 3 4
39 Algeria 3 4
40 Jordan 3 0
41 Colombia 3 7
42 Portugal 3 5
43 Congo DR 3 4
44 Uzbekistan 3 0
45 England 3 7
46 Croatia 3 6
47 Ghana 3 4
48 Panama 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
United States 1 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bosnia-Herzegovina
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-02 United States 2–0 Bosnia-Herzegovina

Recent Form

United States
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jul Bosnia-Herzegovina H 2–0 W
26 Jun Turkey A 2–3 L
19 Jun Australia H 2–0 W
13 Jun Paraguay H 0–0 D
03 Dec Netherlands A 1–3 L
29 Nov Iran A 1–0 W
Bosnia-Herzegovina
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jul United States A 0–2 L
24 Jun Qatar H 3–1 W
18 Jun Switzerland A 1–4 L
12 Jun Canada A 1–1 D

Season Stats

United States Bosnia-Herzegovina
#13 Position #7
6 Points 4
3 Played 3
2 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 1
8 Scored 5
4 Conceded 6
+4 GD -1
2.00 PPG 1.33
67% Win % 33%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
60% Clean Sheets
United States this season
0% Clean Sheets
Bosnia-Herzegovina this season

United States are 13th (6 pts). Bosnia-Herzegovina are 7th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

United States
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

United States
Folarin Balogun 3 G
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ermin Mahmic 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and United States launch into their encounter with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  • 5' Bosnia-Herzegovina started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Bosnia-Herzegovina is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Levi's Stadium. United States seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' Bosnia-Herzegovina come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Esmir Bajraktarevic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for United States.
  • 40' United States currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' A goal from the USA international Folarin Balogun! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-0!
  • 50' Bosnia-Herzegovina fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 51' Ermin Mahmic gets the nod from Bosnia-Herzegovina. He replaces Edin Dzeko and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 56' Bosnia-Herzegovina international Nikola Katic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 5-3-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' Folarin Balogun was booked on 64.
  • 69' Malik Tillman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 74' It is a cagey affair so far. United States in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Bosnia-Herzegovina's compact 5-3-2.
  • 75' The whistle greets Sead Kolasinac as he departs to be replaced by Haris Tabakovic.
  • 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Sergej Barbarez.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Stjepan Radeljic on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Malik Tillman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
  • 87' The 26-year-old Chris Richards has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Sergino Dest as he leaves the pitch. Sebastian Berhalter steps in for United States.
  • 90' The United States bench stirs into life. Weston McKennie is withdrawn and Gio Reyna gets his opportunity.
  • United States celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

United States Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Pochettino

Bosnia-Herzegovina Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergej Barbarez

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.07 United States xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 Bosnia-Herzegovina xG
I would bet for: United States to win 73% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
United States73% Draw16% Bosnia-Herzegovina11%
Actual: United States win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

United States or Draw
89%
Draw or Bosnia-Herzegovina
27%
United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
United States61% Draw31% Bosnia-Herzegovina8%
Actual: United States win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
9.9%
3 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
4 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
6.5%
4 – 1
6%
1 – 1
5.8%
5 – 0
4.6%
5 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — United States

Handicap United States covers Push Bosnia-Herzegovina covers
-2.5 41% — 59%
-2 41% 21% 38%
-1.5 62% — 38%
-1 62% 18% 20%
-0.5 80% — 20%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

United States keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Bosnia-Herzegovina keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.