USMNT Called Out by Bosnia and Herzegovina Player, Will Be 'Amazing to Kick Them Out' of World Cup

Even though a matchup with the United States in the knockout round isn't 100 percent certain to happen yet, Bosnia and Herzegovina is getting an early start on the trash talk if the two clubs do square off.

Following the Dragons' 3-1 win over Qatar to secure a spot in the Round of 32, Stjepan Radeljić told Jon Morosi of SiriusXM FC radio it will be "amazing to kick them out" of the World Cup when talking about the U.S.

The Bosnian team finished behind Switzerland and Canada in Group B, but it will advance to the knockout stage as one of the top eight third-place teams with four points (1-1-1) in group play.

It marks the first time Bosnia and Herzegovina has advanced beyond the group stage at the World Cup.

The most-likely matchup for the Bosnians will be the United States, which closes out group play on Thursday night against Türkiye. Team USA has already clinched Group D and a berth in the knockout round against an opponent from one of Group B, E, F, I or J.

The match is scheduled to be played on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States have played three head-to-head matchups, though none since 2021. Team USA holds a 2-1-0 record in those contests.