Malik Tillman scores free kick in World Cup match despite injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
In the 82nd minute of the World Cup match on July 2, Malik Tillman scored a free kick to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tillman's free kick followed a cleat change necessitated by an injury from earlier in the game, as he was stepped on during play, causing damage to his sock and foot. After the match, he appeared unbothered by the injury, stating it was 'nothing too bad.' The USMNT will face Belgium next without Folarin Balogun, who received a red card in this match, increasing Tillman's importance for the upcoming game.
- •Malik Tillman scores from a free kick in the 82nd minute.
- •USA leads Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup.
- •Tillman changed cleats due to an injury from a prior play.
- •He appeared with a bloody sock but was unconcerned.
- •Folarin Balogun will miss the next game due to a red card.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Malik Tillman shows off bloody sock that forced cleat change before successful free kick
"Malik Tillman didn't seem too concerned about his injury after the win.
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