Mauricio Pochettino’s United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) are on the threshold of reaching the Round of 16 tonight, with the possibility of sparking a football boom across the country.

According to FourFourTwo, football has become serious business in the United States this summer.

From bars and restaurants to bodegas and even hardware shops in New York City, every screen seems tuned to the matches — and when the USMNT take the field, finding a seat becomes nearly impossible.

Pochettino’s side have been – dare we say – genuinely impressive throughout the group stage. Could this be the year they make a deep run?

USA WIN - 1/3

Draw - 7/2

Bosnia and Herzegovina WIN - 15/2

The US began their World Cup campaign with a controlled victory over Paraguay, a result that has aged well given Paraguay’s own advancement to the Last 16.

Pochettino’s men then overpowered Australia and continued to show promise against Turkiye, even though that match had little at stake for either side and ended in a defeat.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the other hand, started their Group B journey with a draw against Canada, suffered a heavy loss to Switzerland, but managed to overcome Qatar in their final group game to secure a place in the knockout stage.

The USMNT enter this encounter as strong favourites, and that assessment is widely shared by analysts.

While Bosnia and Herzegovina possess some talented individuals, the USA have shown themselves to be a more unified and polished side, boasting true star power and Premier League-level quality in several positions.

For that reason, FourFourTwo predict a victory for the United States and a surge of football fever across the Atlantic.

With Belgium or Senegal awaiting in the Round of 16, this clash offers a significant opportunity for football — yes, football — to cement its place in American culture.

This USMNT squad have been a joy to watch, with their matches producing plenty of goals. Bosnia’s defence has looked vulnerable, so expect the Americans to find the net more than once.

FourFourTwo predicts this encounter will be among the most entertaining fixtures of the Round of 32, a stage that has already delivered its share of memorable moments.

Fans can catch the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup live and free. Details on viewing options are available in the how-to-watch guide.

The game will be broadcast live on ITV in the United Kingdom, Fox in the United States, and SBS in Australia.

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