U.S. soccer team prays after advancing in World Cup with 2-0 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The U.S. men's national team celebrated a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday, July 1. Mark McKenzie led a post-match prayer with the team, a tradition they have maintained throughout the tournament. Folarin Balogun received a red card, forcing the Americans to finish the last 35 minutes of the match with 10 players. The victory advanced the U.S. team to the Round of 16, where they will face Belgium on Monday, July 6, 2026.
- •U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup Round of 32.
- •Folarin Balogun received a red card late in the match.
- •The team has maintained a prayer tradition after each game.
- •Mark McKenzie led the post-match prayer, emphasizing unity.
- •Next match is against Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — The U.S. World Cup team celebrates its big win Wednesday with a team prayer
"Prayer has become a teamwide tradition for the U.S. at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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