The United States secured first place in its 2026 World Cup group with a 2-1 record, including wins over Paraguay and Australia and a loss to Turkey. Christian Pulisic returned to the starting lineup for the round-of-32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina after a calf injury, with the team fielding the same XI used in its 4-1 group-stage victory over Paraguay. The winner faces Belgium in the round of 16.