After an exceptional group-stage performance, the USA take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup today. Neither team enters the knockout stage with a perfect record. The US won two games and lost one, while their opponents had one win, one draw, and one loss in their three games.
Despite that, the manner in which the USA secured their wins tilts the odds strongly in their favor. Here are all of the details you need to watch their knockout game against Bosnia and Herzegovina live using a streaming service or VPN.
When Is the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup Knockout Match?
The Round of 32 match between the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, California.
After a narrow 3-2 loss to Türkiye in the group stage, the USA would be hoping to return to the form they displayed in the first two games. They were threatening through the wings, quick in transition, and great at winning the ball back. The dribbling skills of Sergiño Dest and Weston McKennie, and the finishing touches from Folarin Balogun were just the cherry on top. If the Stars and Stripes can bring that explosiveness back today, they'll surely advance to the Round of 16.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, meanwhile, are chasing history. This is their first-ever World Cup knockout game, and a win against the host nation, against all odds, would rank as one of their nation's biggest soccer achievements. One of their biggest advantages is their height. They are considerably taller than Team USA's players and will look to capitalize on set pieces with headers.
How to Stream USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Live in the US
You can watch today's match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you don't have cable and you're in the US, you can watch with a sports streaming subscription, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a live TV or streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial:
How to Watch USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Online for Free
The USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina knockout match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Germany: ZDF
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
- Norway: NRK
- Netherlands: NOS
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so to watch for free from the US or elsewhere, you'll need a virtual private network (VPN). For the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location, so you can access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.
Here's how you can access the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at no additional cost.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
- June 11 to June 27: Group stage. Each team plays three other teams in their group once. The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify for the knockout stages automatically. Eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut.
- June 28: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
- July 14 and July 15: Semi-finals.
- July 18: Third-place playoff.
- July 19: Final.
We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
