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.