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USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32 Preview

Match Context

USA face Bosnia & Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium, San-Francisco on 2026-07-02 in the World Cup Round of 32. USA arrive as Group D winners with 6 points and a +4 goal difference (8 goals for, 4 against), while Bosnia & Herzegovina progressed from Group B with 4 points and a -1 goal difference (5 for, 6 against).

USA Availability

USA have one confirmed absentee. C. Roldan (Muscle bruise) is sidelined. The midfielder’s absence trims Gregg Berhalter’s rotation options in the middle of the pitch and on the right side, where Roldan’s versatility and work rate are often used to close out games. With no suspensions listed, the rest of the USA squad, including creative hub C. Pulisic and forwards such as F. Balogun and R. Pepi, is expected to be available.

Bosnia & Herzegovina Availability

There are no reported injuries or suspensions for Bosnia & Herzegovina in the current data set. All key figures, including veteran striker E. Dzeko and forward E. Demirovic, are set to feature, giving the side full flexibility in attack and midfield.

Impact Summary

USA lose depth rather than headline attacking output with Roldan sidelined, while Bosnia & Herzegovina appear at full strength, preserving all of their attacking options for this Round of 32 tie.