USA held scoreless by Bosnia in World Cup Round of 16
A 0-0 draw at Levi's Stadium leaves the Americans needing a goal before the second leg against Bosnia's disciplined defense.
The United States men's national team were held scoreless by Bosnia in a 0‑0 draw in the Round of 16 at Levi's Stadium, a result that leaves the Americans scrambling for a goal in the decisive second leg. The 2026 World Cup match, played in front of a packed crowd at Levi's Stadium, was a tense, tactical affair. Both teams generated chances, but neither side managed to convert, with Bosnia's disciplined defense stifling the US attack.
Bosnia deployed a low block, absorbing pressure while inviting the US forward, then springing quick counters that tested US goalkeeper Dan Reynolds multiple times. The Americans, meanwhile, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with their best chance—a header from midfielder Tyler Ruiz in the 23rd minute—blazing over the crossbar. US coach Mark Velez admitted post-match that Bosnia’s structure forced his team into predictable patterns, leaving them reliant on set pieces that Bosnia’s defenders cleared with ease.
