The United States booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Round of 32 clash at Levi’s Stadium.
AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun gave the Americans the lead on the stroke of halftime, scoring his third goal of the tournament. However, his evening took a turn in the 64th minute when he was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge, forcing the USA to play the remainder of the match with 10 men.
Despite being a man down, the hosts produced a disciplined and determined performance to keep Bosnia at bay.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Malik Tillman wrapped up the victory in the 82nd minute with a composed finish, ensuring the United States progressed comfortably to the next round.
The Americans will now face Belgium in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7, after demonstrating impressive resilience and composure to overcome the setback of Balogun’s dismissal.
