The United States is in the World Cup knockout stage for a fourth straight time, but the U.S. is looking to avoid a fourth straight exit in its first knockout match. The Stars and Stripes started the tournament with a 4-1 win over Paraguay before defeating Australia 2-0 — However, they fell to Türkiye in their final group stage game, which was largely a rest for key players. Christian Pulisic. Who missed the Australia match with a left calf injury, is expected to return for the round of 32.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its nation’s history. The team advanced from Group B with four points as one of the best third-place teams, securing its spot with a 3-1 win over Qatar in the group finale. The Bosnians impressed with a 1-1 draw against Canada before falling 4-1 to Switzerland in a game where three of Switzerland’s goals came after a red card.

Match Details and Lineups

The United States lineup for the match will feature Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Tim Ream, according to Major League Soccer, the team is set to play in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Goalkeeper Matt Freese. Tyler Adams. And Alex Freeman are among the key players expected to start, Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to line up in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring defenders Sead Kolašinac and Tarik Muharemović. Attackers Edin Džeko and Ermedin Demirović will lead the charge for the Bosnians, who are fresh off a three-goal performance against Qatar.

Historical Context and Odds

Historically, the United States has a slight edge over Bosnia and Herzegovina in previous matches, which have all been friendlies, but the U.S. has won twice and drawn once in those encounters. According to FanDuel Sportsbook. As of June 30, the United States is favored in the matchup. The U.S. will aim to continue its strong start to the tournament and avoid an early exit, while Bosnia will look to make history by advancing past its first World Cup knockout stage.

How to Watch and Stream the Match

In Spain. The match can be watched on DAZN, which has exclusive rights to 104 games — the game will also be available on-demand through the DAZN app. Alternatively, the public broadcaster RTVE may offer the match for free if it has been selected for open-air broadcast; For those outside of Spain, a virtual private network (VPN) may be necessary to access the match through their preferred streaming service, according to GOAL.com.

In Germany. Bundesliga stars will be in action on both sides, including USMNT’s Malik Tillman and Bosnia’s Ermedin Demirović and Edin Džeko; the United States lineup will include Freese, Adams, and Pulisic, while Bosnia will feature Vasilj, Muharemović, and Džeko. The winner of the match will face Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6 in Seattle.