USA men advance to World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The United States men's soccer team secured a place in the World Cup quarterfinals, winning 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Lumen Field on July 1, 2026. Despite a red card to star striker Folarin Balogun, the team held onto their lead with goals from Balogun and Malik Tillman. This victory marks the first knockout stage win for the US since 2002 and sets them up for a match against Belgium in Seattle. The upcoming match will be the final in Seattle for this tournament, creating anticipation among local fans.
- •USA defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1, 2026.
- •Folarin Balogun received a red card during the match.
- •Malik Tillman scored the second goal with a free kick.
- •Next, USA will face Belgium in Seattle for the quarterfinals.
- •This will be the final quarterfinal match in Seattle for the tournament.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — USA men returning to Seahawks stadium with World Cup quarterfinals berth at stake
"A first World Cup quarterfinals trip for the United States men since 2002 could be clinched at the home of the Seahawks.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 6:00 AMWhere to watch Australia vs. Egypt live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 32 match
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 5:13 AMPenelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Rosalía watch Spain crush Austria at World Cup
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 5:10 AMMan City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria crash out after underwhelming Round of 32 display
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 5:04 AMOrlando Gill Sold His Jersey to Pay for His Premature Newborn's Medical Bills. Now, the Buyer Is Offering It Back After Paraguay's World Cup Win
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 5:00 AMShould Anthony Gordon start ahead of Marcus Rashford for England against Mexico?
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 5:00 AMFor Brian Brobbey, The Netherlands’ Loss Could Be Sunderland’s Gain
