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USA advances to World Cup Round of 16 after 2-0 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:21 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

USA advances to World Cup Round of 16 after 2-0 victory
Summary

The United States secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 2 in Santa Clara, California, to reach the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 45th minute, but was shown a red card shortly after halftime, leaving the USA a man down. Malik Tillman sealed the win with a goal in the 82nd minute. The USA will next face Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday in Seattle.

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  • •Folarin Balogun scored for the USA just before halftime.
  • •USA played with ten men after Balogun's red card.
  • •Malik Tillman added a second goal in the 82nd minute.
  • •Next, the USA will play Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
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  • 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — USA overcomes red card to reach World Cup Round of 16
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The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 despite playing a man down.

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