USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: How to Watch Tonight
The knockout rounds begin for the Stars and Stripes tonight in San Francisco. Pochettino's side are favorites at home, but Bosnia have the quality to make this uncomfortable.
Match Essentials
- Kickoff (PT)5:00 PM
- Kickoff (ET)8:00 PM
- US TVFox / Telemundo
- UK TVBBC One
- VenueSanta Clara
- Next opponentBelgium or Senegal
The Setup
This is effectively a home game for the USA, played in front of a partisan crowd in the Bay Area. Mauricio Pochettino rotated heavily for the final group match, resting Christian Pulisic and other key starters, and will now field his strongest XI for the knockout phase.
Bosnia & Herzegovina squeezed through as one of the best third-place finishers from Group D. They're the underdogs on paper and on location, but they've got enough craft in midfield and physicality up front—anchored by veteran striker Edin Dzeko—to trouble a US defense that hasn't always looked settled.
The Americans have home advantage, momentum, and a coach who knows how to navigate knockout football. But tournament soccer has a way of humbling favorites, especially when the opposition has nothing to lose.
How to Watch
The match kicks off at 5:00 PM Pacific Time in Santa Clara, which translates to 7:00 PM Central and 8:00 PM Eastern. UK viewers can catch it at 1:00 AM BST on Thursday morning.
In the United States, Fox and Fox One will carry the English-language broadcast, while Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and streaming on Peacock. UK audiences can watch live on BBC One or stream via iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Team News
Christian Pulisic is fit and ready to start after being rested in the group finale. Pochettino has minor fitness concerns around Christian Roldan, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty, but none of them were expected to crack the first XI regardless. The USA will likely revert to the same core that got them through the group stage.
For Bosnia, Amar Dedic is a doubt, though his availability won't make or break their approach. Tarik Muharemovic returns from suspension and should slot back into the defensive line alongside Katic and Kolasinac. Dzeko and Demirovic will lead the line, with creative support from midfielders like Sunjic and Basic.
Predicted Lineups
| USA | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Freese | Vasilj |
| Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson | Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac |
| Adams, Tillman | Sunjic, Basic |
| Dest, McKennie, Pulisic | Bajraktarevic, Alajbegovic |
| Balogun | Dzeko, Demirovic |
What Happens Next
The winner will head north to Seattle for a Round of 16 clash against either Belgium or Senegal. Both are formidable opponents—Belgium bring star power and tournament experience, while Senegal are athletic, organized, and dangerous on the counter.
For the USA, progression would represent a solid return in Pochettino's first major tournament. For Bosnia, making it past the Americans on US soil would be one of the tournament's bigger upsets.
The Verdict
Bosnia won't roll over. They'll sit deep, look to frustrate, and hope Dzeko can conjure something from limited chances. But the USA have more quality across the pitch, the crowd behind them, and a coach who's managed in high-pressure knockouts before.
Expect a cagey, tight affair. The Americans should have enough to edge it—likely by a single goal—but it won't be comfortable.
Prediction
- ResultUSA 1-0
- Key battlePulisic vs Kolasinac
- X-factorEdin Dzeko
FAQ
What time does USA vs Bosnia kick off?The match kicks off at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and 1:00 AM BST (Thursday morning in the UK).
Where can I watch USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?In the US, watch on Fox (English) or Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish). In the UK, it's live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Who do the winners play next?The victor will travel to Seattle to face either Belgium or Senegal in the Round of 16.
Is Christian Pulisic starting?Yes. Pulisic was rested for the final group game and is expected to return to the starting XI for this knockout match.