The United States takes the pitch in the Round of 32, looking to move past Bosnia-Herzegovina and into the Round of 16. Below, I explain why this is a solid matchup for Team USA and why I believe they will advance with relative ease. I also highlight why England is in for a tough match against DR Congo and why Senegal is being severely undervalued against Belgium. Here are the best 2026 World Cup picks for Wednesday, July 1st’s game United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Wednesday’s Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Some will worry about the United States after its loss to Türkiye, but that match meant nothing, and there's zero reason to panic. With all of their starters playing, the Stars and Stripes find themselves in an excellent matchup with a team that does almost nothing offensively.
While Bosnia-Herzegovina scored three times against Qatar, the Bosnians only scored twice in their first two matches, putting three shots on target in each contest and creating just one big chance. This is a team that is built to grind out defensive-minded wins, as shown by three consecutive 1-1 draws to end World Cup qualifying.
Meanwhile, Team USA’s offense has been solid. This is a team that scored four times against a Paraguay defense that just held Germany to one goal in 120 minutes, and against Australia, the Americans were in total control from start to finish.
Though breaking past the Bosnian line is difficult, the Americans will have the ball at their feet for most of this game, and with Christian Pulisic healthy, they have enough playmakers to make something happen in possession.
Finally, the United States has scored in the first 11 minutes in all three matches. A goal early in this one would really open up this game. If the United States can get Bosnia-Herzegovina to chase the game, this could turn into a shockingly high-scoring game. One that the United States dominates.
Picks: Total Goals – 90 Minutes: Over 2.5 (-125) and USA -1.5 (+105)
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