USMNT defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The U.S. men's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, marking their first World Cup knockout round win since 2002. Despite playing with ten men for the last 36 minutes due to a red card to Folarin Balogun, the USMNT showcased resilience and strong defense. Malik Tillman scored a decisive free kick in the 82nd minute to seal the victory. The win propels the team into the next round, where they will face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle.
- •USMNT claims victory in World Cup knockout match.
- •Played last 36 minutes with 10 players after Balogun's red card.
- •Malik Tillman scored in the 82nd minute.
- •Next match against Belgium scheduled for July 6 in Seattle.
- •First knockout round win for the USMNT since 2002.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — USA just won the kind of game America can't resist | Opinion
"This wasn't just a World Cup win. It was a recruiting pitch for a nation. And the USMNT's bandwagon is about to tip over.
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