Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup.The co-host begins its knockout-stage campaign today after topping Group D with two impressive wins before a last-gasp defeat to Turkey.The United States now faces a Bosnia and Herzegovina team that battled through Group B with a win, a draw and a loss to reach the knockout stage for the first time.The stakes are even higher now. We’ll bring you all the latest team news, buildup, play-by-play and analysis before, during and after today’s game, so stick with us for comprehensive coverage throughout the day.