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USA vs Bosnia Tickets | World Cup Round of 32
The United States head to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara to begin their knockout campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1 July, with kick-off at 1 am BST in the early hours of Thursday 2 July. As Group D winners and co-hosts, Mauricio Pochettino's side carry the hopes of the nation, and a passionate home crowd in the South Bay will expect them to reach the last 16. Bosnia, though, arrive as a dangerous outsider, having reached the knockout stage of a World Cup for the very first time in their history.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, better known as Levi's Stadium and home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and has already staged two Super Bowls. With the USA likely to fill the ground and Bosnia's tight-knit support adding their voice, the open-air stadium should produce a charged atmosphere for a knockout tie that pits the in-form hosts against a side determined to extend a historic run.
How to Buy Tickets for USA vs Bosnia
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USA vs Bosnia Preview & Predictions
The United States won Group D with a game to spare, beating Paraguay 4–1 and Australia 2–0 before a much-changed side lost 3–2 to Türkiye in a dead rubber. Pochettino's team have looked sharp and incisive going forward, with genuine pace and quality across the front line, and the energy of a home World Cup behind them.
Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the knockout stage for the first time by finishing third in Group B on four points. After an opening 1–1 draw with Canada and a 4–1 defeat to Switzerland, they recovered superbly to beat Qatar 3–1 and sneak through as one of the best third-placed teams. Sergej Barbarez's side are well-organised, experienced and carry a real goal threat, and they will travel to California with nothing to lose.
The USA are clear favourites, with home advantage, momentum and the stronger squad on paper. But knockout football has produced upsets throughout this tournament, and Bosnia have the experience and the spirit to make life difficult. If the hosts start quickly and use their pace, they should have enough — but a slow start could give Bosnia the foothold they need.
Key Players to Watch
The United States look to captain Christian Pulisic, their talisman and most creative force, to unlock games in the final third. Up front, Folarin Balogun offers pace and a clinical edge, while Giovanni Reyna can change a match with a moment of quality. In midfield, Tyler Adams provides the energy and ball-winning that allows the rest to play, and the home crowd will lift them in the big moments.
Bosnia's hopes still run through Edin Džeko, the 40-year-old talisman and the country's all-time leading scorer, who remains a danger in the box and a leader for a young squad. Veteran defender Sead Kolašinac brings steel and experience at the back, while the emerging talents of teenage winger Kerim Alajbegović and the PSV Eindhoven-bred Esmir Bajraktarević give Bosnia genuine threat and a glimpse of their future.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium – Match Venue
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, officially Levi's Stadium, will host this Round of 32 tie in Santa Clara on 1 July. Opened in 2014 and home to the San Francisco 49ers, it holds around 68,500 and is one of the most modern venues in American sport, set in the heart of Silicon Valley. It has hosted two Super Bowls, including the most recent edition earlier in 2026, along with major college football, concerts and international fixtures.
The stadium is known for its tech-forward design and excellent facilities, though its open, sun-exposed bowl can make for warm conditions earlier in the day. With the USA expected to bring an enormous following and a lively neutral crowd from across the Bay Area, the ground should be rocking for a home knockout tie.
How to Get to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for This Match
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium is in Santa Clara, in the South Bay, closer to San José than to San Francisco itself — central San Francisco is around 45 miles to the north. The most convenient public-transport option is the VTA light rail, which stops at Great America station right beside the stadium, while Caltrain serves nearby stations with connections on. The nearest airport is Mineta San José International (SJC), a short distance away, with San Francisco International (SFO) further north.
For those driving, the stadium sits just off US-101 and has parking on site, though it is best booked in advance and traffic builds on event days. Ride-share services are widely used, with drop-off zones around the ground. Given the late local kick-off, it's worth planning your route back in advance, and carrying water and allowing time for security checks is always sensible.
Bay Area Fan Guide for Match Day
The Bay Area offers an enormous range of options on match day. Around the stadium, Santa Clara and neighbouring San José provide the closest bars, restaurants and gathering spots, with downtown San José a lively hub in the build-up. San Francisco itself, a short train ride to the north, offers world-famous sights and nightlife for those making a longer trip of it.
Expect a vibrant, multicultural crowd reflecting the region, with American supporters out in force and a passionate Bosnian contingent adding colour. With the Bay Area's superb food scene to explore, from tacos to tech-town brunches, it's worth arriving early and soaking up the occasion.
Road to the Round of 32: USA & Bosnia
The two teams reached this stage in very different ways. The United States topped Group D with two assured wins — 4–1 over Paraguay and 2–0 against Australia — sealing first place before resting players in a 3–2 loss to Türkiye. Pochettino's side reach the knockouts as one of the form teams of the group stage, roared on by home support.
Bosnia and Herzegovina made history. After drawing 1–1 with Canada and losing 4–1 to Switzerland, they kept their hopes alive with a vital 3–1 win over Qatar, finishing third in Group B on four points and qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams — the first time the nation has reached the World Cup knockout rounds.
The sides have met three times before, all in friendlies, so there is no competitive history between them. That makes this a clean slate: the USA chasing a deep run on home soil, and Bosnia aiming to extend the greatest tournament campaign in their history against the odds.
