United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Halftime Result

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Market context

The United States men's national team faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout match at Levi's Stadium on 1 July 2026, with the contest beginning at 8:00 PM ET. This is the USMNT's first knockout game of the tournament after finishing Group D in first place, while Bosnia qualified as a top third-placed team following a win against Qatar.

Historically, the USMNT has not won its first two World Cup matches since 1990, yet they have already achieved this feat with a goal difference of plus five. The two sides have met three times previously, with the US winning twice and drawing once; their latest encounter was a 2021 friendly ending 1–0 to the US. Current predictive models favour a low-scoring US victory (1–0), with a 47% win probability for the US, 36% for a draw, and 17% for Bosnia. The crowd-implied probability of 42% for a US halftime win suggests the market is slightly undervaluing the draw, which sits dangerously high at 36% in models. FourBet's data indicates a 37% chance of a halftime draw, higher than the US leading at 33%, offering a potential value spot for contrarian traders betting on a draw at the break.

Key catalysts include the confirmed line-ups, which are expected to feature Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun for the US, both instrumental in the 4–1 opening win against Paraguay. The US has not beaten a European team since 2021, a factor highlighted by NPR, which may influence Bosnia's tactical approach. Opta's supercomputer projects a 67.5% chance of a US win and a 76.6% chance of progression, reinforcing the US as the favourite. Traders should monitor any late injury news for Pulisic or Balogun, as their form directly impacts the US's attacking threat. The match winner will face either Belgium or Senegal in the last 16, adding stakes to the knockout outcome.

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

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Do I need to KYC for this market?

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How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.