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who is the us most likely to play in the round of 32

The U.S. is most likely to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Recent bracket projections put that matchup at roughly a very high probability , with Bosnia and Herzegovina the leading candidate from the third-place pool.

Why that matchup is likely

  • The U.S. won Group D, so it faces a third-place team from another group.
  • Current projections show Bosnia and Herzegovina as the most probable opponent by a wide margin.
  • The exact opponent can still change depending on remaining group-stage results.

Timing

The U.S. Round of 32 match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Other possible opponents

If the bracket shifts, the U.S. could also draw a third-place team from Groups E, F, I, or J.

TL;DR: Bosnia and Herzegovina is the clear favorite to face the U.S. next, but the final bracket still depends on the last group-stage outcomes.