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USMNT advances to World Cup Round of 16 despite Balogun's red card

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:28 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

USMNT advances to World Cup Round of 16 despite Balogun's red card

Summary

The USMNT eliminated Bosnia in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a 2-0 victory in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1, 2026. The match saw Folarin Balogun receiving a red card in the 64th minute, which reduced the USMNT to 10 players. Coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized the decision, stating it was an inadvertent foul and not worthy of a red card. Malik Tillman scored a pivotal second goal with a free kick in the 82nd minute, ensuring the team's progression despite the numerical disadvantage. The USMNT's next game will be against Belgium on July 5, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT wins 2-0 against Bosnia in World Cup Round of 32
•Folarin Balogun receives red card in the 64th minute
•Malik Tillman scores crucial second goal in the 82nd minute
•Pochettino criticizes the red card decision
•USMNT will face Belgium in the next round on July 5, 2026

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4:28 AMYahoo Sports — The horror of Folarin Balogun's ejection will linger, but so will the beauty of USMNT's World Cup advancement

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The USMNT were reduced to 10 men because of a dubious red-card ejection for blossoming striker Folarin Balogun. But those 10 stood tall and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16.
— Yahoo Sports

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