USMNT defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage

The United States Men's National Team won their Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 2, 2026, marking their first knockout stage victory in a World Cup in 24 years. Folarin Balogun scored the first goal but received a red card in the 64th minute, leaving the team with 10 men. Despite the setback, Malik Tillman secured the win with a free-kick goal in the 82nd minute. The victory advances the USMNT to the Round of 16, where they will face Belgium, while Balogun will be suspended due to his red card. England also progressed, defeating DR Congo with a late surge from Harry Kane.

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