who will us face in knockout stage of world cup

The U.S. is most likely to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, specifically the Round of 32. Current reporting says that outcome is all but confirmed, with one source putting it at greater than a 99% chance.

What that means

• The U.S. has already advanced to the knockout rounds and topped its group.

• The first knockout match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Santa Clara, California.

• If the bracket shifts unexpectedly, Senegal or Austria are the only other outside possibilities mentioned in current coverage.

Likely next opponent

Team| Chance mentioned
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Bosnia and Herzegovina| Greater than 99% 9
Senegal| Less than 1% 9
Austria| Less than 1% 9

TL;DR: The U.S. should expect Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.