https://mashable.com/2014/07/02/tim-howard-yearbook-quote
Former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard made a bold statement regarding the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He suggested that Bosnia might be better off not even participating, as he expects the USMNT to deliver a dominant performance. The match, scheduled for July 1, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will see the USMNT face Bosnia after finishing first in Group D. Howard’s comments have garnered significant attention and may influence market perceptions about the match’s outcome.
Market participants appear to have reacted to Howard’s statement with increased confidence in a U.S. victory, as indicated by a decrease in the likelihood of a draw. The market odds for the match ending in a draw have shifted slightly, settling at 19.5% for a YES outcome, up from 18% the previous day. This shift suggests that Howard’s assertion is seen as supportive of a decisive U.S. performance, reducing the chance of a stalemate.
Simultaneously, the market for predicting an exact 0-0 scoreline has seen a slight decrease in the probability of such an outcome, currently standing at 5.5% YES. Howard’s confidence in a strong U.S. showing appears to have diminished expectations for a scoreless draw.
