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USA men's national team beats Bosnia and Herzegovina despite red card

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:40 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

USA men's national team beats Bosnia and Herzegovina despite red card

Summary

The U.S. men's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1. Folarin Balogun received a red card in the match, which allowed the team to play with 10 men for the final 36 minutes. Referee Raphael Claus faced criticism for inconsistent officiating, including only issuing one yellow card prior to Balogun's dismissal. Balogun's suspension will impact the upcoming round-of-16 match against Belgium on July 6.

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By the Numbers

•USA wins 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.
•Folarin Balogun receives a red card in the match.
•The team plays with 10 men for the final 36 minutes.
•Referee Raphael Claus criticized for poor officiating throughout the game.
•USA will face Belgium in the next round on July 6.

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3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Trash refereeing made USA red card a whole lot harder to swallow | Opinion

What they're saying

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Brazil's Raphael Claus lost control of the game from the opening whistle of the U.S. men's national team's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
— Yahoo Sports

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