2026 World Cup: Bosnia and Herzegovina emerges as USMNT's likeliest Round of 32 opponent after eliminating Qatar

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, to finish third in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with four points from three group games. Despite a goal differential of minus-1, their four points make them the first third-place team nearly assured of advancing to the Round of 32, as the top eight of the 12 third-place teams will qualify for the knockout stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina is identified as the most likely Round of 32 opponent for the United States Men's National Team (USMNT).