United States secures World Cup win over Bosnia despite Balogun's red card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the knockout stage of the World Cup on July 2 in California. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the first half but received a red card for serious foul play in the second half. Tyler Adams added a second goal with an 82nd-minute free-kick, ensuring progression to the last-16 against Belgium. Balogun's absence in the upcoming match due to suspension presents a significant challenge for the U.S. team, although they celebrated their first knockout victory in 24 years at full-time.
- •U.S. wins 2-0 in World Cup knockout stage
- •Balogun receives red card after scoring first goal
- •Adams scores second goal with an 82nd-minute free-kick
- •Next match for U.S. is against Belgium on July 6
- •First knockout victory in World Cup history for U.S. since 1994
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — United States pass Bosnia World Cup test – but at what cost? Balogun red leaves sour taste in the mouth
"USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina: Balogun went from hero to zero after receiving a red-card following his first-half opener, yet Mauricio Pochettino’s side battled through with Tyler Adams’ free-kick sealing a last-16 tie against Belgium
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