The most likely starters for the USA against Bosnia and Herzegovina in this World Cup Round of 32 are still being projected rather than officially confirmed, but the preview coverage points to a strong first-choice USMNT XI with Christian Pulisic available and several key players rested in the final group match to avoid suspension.

Likely USA XI

A reasonable projected lineup is:

  • GK: Matt Turner
  • DEF: Sergiño Dest, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson
  • MID: Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah
  • ATT: Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah

Why this group

US Soccer’s Round of 32 preview notes that the team advanced as Group D winners and will play Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara.

Match reporting also says Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Tyler Adams sat out the previous game to avoid suspension risk, which makes them strong candidates to return to the starting lineup here.

A separate preview says Pulisic is back and healthy, which supports him being in the starting attack.

How certain this is

This is still a prediction , not an official announced lineup.

Different preview sites may vary a bit on one or two names, especially in midfield and at right back.

If you want the safest read, the core spine is Turner, Richards, Adams, and Pulisic.

Match context

The game is listed for Wednesday, July 1, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT in Santa Clara.

Bosnia and Herzegovina are confirmed as the opponent after finishing third in their group.