U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 to advance in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1, 2026, at Levi's Stadium, securing its place in the round of 16. Folarin Balogun scored in the 45th minute but received a red card in the 64th minute for a foul, leaving the U.S. with ten players. Malik Tillman added a second goal with a free kick in the 81st minute. This victory marked only the second World Cup knockout win for the U.S. men’s team, ending a ten-match losing streak against European teams. The U.S. will next face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle, aiming to progress further in the tournament.
- •Folarin Balogun scores for the U.S. in the 45th minute.
- •Balogun sent off with a red card in the 64th minute.
- •Malik Tillman scores on a free kick in the 81st minute.
- •U.S. ends 10-game losing streak against European teams.
- •Next match is against Belgium on July 6.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
"Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.
"Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 2:32 AMU.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 2:30 AMU.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.
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