USA advances to World Cup round of 16 after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

The USA men's national soccer team secured a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina. The match took place on July 2 at a neutral venue as part of the knockout stage. The USA scored crucial goals in the second half to seal the victory. Their strong defensive play throughout the tournament has been a key factor in their success, setting them up for a challenging matchup ahead.
- •USA defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 2
- •Match held as part of the World Cup knockout stage
- •USA's goals came during the second half
- •Strong defensive play has been crucial for USA
- •USA will face a tough opponent in the next round
- 12:39 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Cup 2026: USA overcome Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach last 16 – in pictures
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