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World Cup Knockout: USA & England Face Crucial Ties
2 Jul
Summary
- USA faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in a critical knockout match.
- England begins its knockout phase against DR Congo.
- The 2026 World Cup spans June 11 to July 19 across North America.

The FIFA men's World Cup knockout stage continues, intensifying the race toward the 2026 title. On Wednesday, July 2, the United States will compete against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a highly anticipated primetime match. Concurrently, England opens its knockout play against DR Congo in Atlanta, while Belgium faces Senegal in Seattle.
The winner of the Belgium-Senegal game will proceed to face the victor of the USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina match in the subsequent Round of 16. Several teams, including France, Norway, and host nation Mexico, have already secured their spots in the next round.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, a 48-team tournament, commenced on June 11 and is scheduled to conclude on July 19. Matches are being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, totaling 104 games over multiple rounds.
Fans in the U.S. can watch all games live via traditional television broadcasts or through streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. FOX's platforms also offer live streaming options for all tournament matches.