Why USA will be watching Bosnia vs. Qatar closely today
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- The U.S. men's national team has secured first place in Group D at the World Cup after winning its first two matches, with one group game remaining against Turkey on June 25.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Qatar on June 24 in Seattle, with the winner likely becoming the USMNT's Round of 32 opponent; both teams currently have one point each in Group B.
- Canada and Switzerland lead Group B with four points, making it unlikely for Bosnia and Qatar to finish in the top two, so their best chance to advance is as one of the top eight third-place teams.
- The USMNT's Round of 32 match is set for July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, against the third-place team from Groups B, E, F, I, or J, with Bosnia and Herzegovina being the most probable opponent.
- According to simulations, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a 58% chance of facing the USMNT in the Round of 32, followed by Qatar at 18%, with other potential opponents having significantly lower probabilities.
