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2026 World Cup: Bosnia and Herzegovina emerges as USMNT's likeliest Round of 32 opponent after eliminating Qatar
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina secured third place in Group B with a 3-1 win over Qatar and has four points from three games, putting them close to advancing to the World Cup Round of 32.
- With 32 of 48 teams advancing and eight of the 12 third-place teams moving on, Bosnia and Herzegovina's four points make their progression likely despite a negative goal differential.
- FIFA predetermined the knockout bracket, pairing third-place teams with group winners, and the U.S., as Group D winner, will face a third-place team from Groups B, E, F, I, or J.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is the most probable opponent for the U.S. in the Round of 32, although potential upsets in the remaining group matches could change this matchup.
- The final determination of third-place qualifiers and their opponents will be made after the group stage concludes on Saturday.
