World Cup 2026 · Round of 32 · 2 July 2026
USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: the AI predictions
Final score: USA 2–0 Bosnia & Herzegovina. USA advanced.
All 5 models picked USA. The result: USA 2–0 Bosnia & Herzegovina, with USA advancing.
Live pre-kickoff forecasts
Fresh forecasts made by the same five models shortly before kick-off, with knowledge of the tournament so far. Scored separately from the committed picks.
| Model | Pick | USA win | Bosnia & Herzegovina win | Called it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude (Anthropic) | USA | 66% | 34% | ✓ yes |
| GPT (OpenAI’s ChatGPT) | USA | 72% | 28% | ✓ yes |
| Gemini (Google) | USA | 72% | 28% | ✓ yes |
| Grok (xAI) | USA | 82% | 18% | ✓ yes |
| DeepSeek (DeepSeek) | USA | 68% | 32% | ✓ yes |
What the models were thinking
Claude: The USA are ranked far higher (16th vs 65th), have a deeper attacking pool (Pepi, Balogun, Pulisic) and topped a competitive group, while Bosnia scraped through with a modest points tally and inconsistent form. Bosnia's quality (Dzeko, Tabakovic, Demirovic) keeps this dangerous, but the USA's overall depth and momentum make them clear favorites.
GPT: USA have the stronger baseline profile, ranked 16th versus Bosnia & Herzegovina's 65th, and they won their group with two convincing wins and a +4 goal difference. Bosnia did reach the knockouts and have capable forwards, but their group form was more uneven, including a 4-1 loss to Switzerland.
Gemini: The USA are ranked significantly higher (16th vs 65th) and had a stronger group stage showing, topping Group D with six points and a +4 goal difference. Bosnia & Herzegovina advanced as a third-place team with a negative goal difference, making the Americans clear favorites to progress.
Grok: USA (FIFA 16, group winners) outrank Bosnia (65, group third) and field stronger attacking depth with Pepi (16 goals) and Pulisic; recent form lines and squad lists favor the higher-ranked side in a knockout setting.
DeepSeek: USA's superior FIFA ranking (16th vs 65th), deeper squad, and group-winning performance make them favorites, but Bosnia's resilient draws against Italy and Wales show they can compete.