The United States secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, advancing to the last 16 despite finishing the match with 10 men after Folarin Balogun was sent off.
Balogun had earlier given the USA the lead with a first-half strike, but his night turned in the second half when he received a red card for a foul on Tarik Muharemovic. Despite the setback, the American side held firm and continued to push forward in a high-intensity encounter.
Malik Tillman sealed the win late in the match with a superb free-kick, sending the home crowd into celebration and confirming USA’s long-awaited knockout-stage breakthrough. The result also marked an end to a 24-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory.
The match saw multiple chances for both sides, with Christian Pulisic and Balogun both having goals disallowed earlier in the game. However, USA’s energy, pressing, and attacking depth proved decisive in a physical contest played at a fast pace in front of a passionate crowd.
The victory sets up a last-16 clash for the USA against Belgium, keeping their World Cup dream alive as momentum builds for a deep tournament run.
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