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USA holds off Bosnia-Herzegovina, loses Balogun to red card

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:31 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

USA holds off Bosnia-Herzegovina, loses Balogun to red card
Summary

The United States Men's National Soccer Team achieved a historic 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on July 1, 2026, marking their first knockout stage win in 24 years. Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal in the 45th minute but received a red card in the 64th minute, forcing the U.S. to play down a man. Malik Tillman secured the win with a free kick in the 82nd minute. The U.S. moves to the Round of 16, set to face Belgium on July 5 without their top scorer Balogun, who is suspended due to the red card.

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  • •USA wins 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California.
  • •Folarin Balogun scores and is sent off with a red card.
  • •Malik Tillman adds a second goal via a free kick.
  • •The U.S. will face Belgium on July 5 in the Round of 16.
  • •This victory is the U.S.'s first knockout win since 2002.
Latest Updates
  • 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: USA survives Bosnia-Herzegovina, but lose Balogun for R16
  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT shuts out Bosnia for historic knockout win, loses Balogun on red card
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United States men won their first World Cup knockout game since 2002 and just the second in program history, but top scorer Balogun will be suspended for Round of 16.

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A shorthanded U.S. soccer squad held on Wednesday to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina, winning a World Cup knockout stage game for the first time in 24 years.

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