The 2026 World Cup has reached the knockout stage, where a single loss means elimination. The United States advanced as group winners despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye, who were eliminated, and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina, the third-place side from Group B behind Switzerland and Canada. The match is set for Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
Odds listed at the time of publication by DK Sports put the U.S. on the moneyline at -265, a draw at +390 and Bosnia-Herzegovina at +800. The spread stood with the U.S. favored (-0.5) at -280 and Bosnia-Herzegovina (+0.5) at +215. The total was 2.5 goals (-125 over, even under). Odds were noted as current at time of publication by DK Sports.
Victoria Matiash and Liz Loza identified several top betting options for the fixture. Loza’s primary selection is both teams to score at +110, citing Bosnia-Herzegovina’s reliance on aerial strength — they have the tallest average team height and have scored in each group-stage match — and the U.S. having set a single-tournament scoring record with eight goals. Loza also pointed out that the Americans’ starters were fully rested heading into the knockout round.
Loza also highlighted Christian Pulisic for a player-assists wager, listing Pulisic +1 at +265. Pulisic has totaled 77 minutes across three matches after missing the Australia game with a calf issue and entering the Türkiye match for 32 minutes, where he appeared fully fit. Loza noted manager Mauricio Pochettino is likely to lean on Pulisic to help feed striker Folarin Balogun; the pair combined on an assist-to-goal against Paraguay.
Matiash offered a same-game parlay labeled a “Match of Moments”: U.S. moneyline + both teams to score + over 3.5 total goals at +390. Matiash referenced Pochettino likening Bosnia-Herzegovina to Australia, a side the U.S. beat in group play, and noted Bosnia scored in each group match. Matiash called the over 3.5 goals the most uncertain element but said a 2-1 U.S. lead could force Bosnia to open up and create the conditions for additional scoring.
