United States reaches World Cup last 16 after 2-1 win over Bosnia

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United States reaches World Cup last 16 after 2-1 win over Bosnia
Summary

The United States advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026, at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring just before halftime and later received a red card for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic. Despite being down to 10 men, Malik Tillman scored the second goal, ensuring the Americans can progress to face Belgium in the knockout stage. The win marks the US's second time reaching this stage on home soil, last achieved in 1994.

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  • USA claims a 2-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Balogun scores the first goal and is later sent off.
  • Malik Tillman secures the win with a second goal.
  • USA will face Belgium next in the knockout stage.
  • This is the USMNT's second time reaching the last 16 at home.
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  • 4:36 AMYahoo SportsTen-man US into last 16 after gutsy win over Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 4:16 AMYahoo SportsUSMNT loses leading goal scorer Folarin Balogun for next match after controversial red card
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  • 2:13 AMYahoo SportsBalogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0
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The United States claimed a gutsy 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday with only 10 men on the pitch to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Folarin Balogun gave the tournament co-hosts the lead in the 45th minute, but his dreamy match turned into a nightmare when he was sent off in the 64th for a harsh challenge on defender Tarik Muharemovic.

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The United States Men’s National Team notched a massive victory in the World Cup on Wednesday night, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina by a score of 2-0 to advance to the round of 16, where they’ll meet Belgium. Unfortunately, with the win came a rather significant loss. The USMNT is advancing in the World Cup, notching…

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Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.But their nerves were soon reduced, as Balogun scored in the 45th minute.

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