Hosts US reach World Cup last 16 after 2-0 win over Bosnia despite red card

By Hoang Nguyen JUL. 2, 2026

Hosts the United States advanced to the 2026 World Cup last 16 with a resilient 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday, overcoming the dismissal of Folarin Balogun midway through the second half.

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July 2
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USA advanced!
Despite playing with 10 men for 30 minutes in the second half, USA kept their sheet clean and even scored the second goal from a free kick. It was an emotional journey for Bosnia, from getting the World Cup ticket in the play-offs to getting past the group stage, but the show goes on. USA will face Belgium in the next round.

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Two dangerous long-range attempts for Bosnia, but they didn't hit the target.

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Looks like USA will meet Belgium in the Round of 16. Bosnia have run out of steam.

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McKennie is subbed out for Giovanni Reyna.

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Bosnia tried to make crosses into the box, but Richards headed them clear. He was vital to USA's defense in this game.

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We have a whopping 10 minutes of added time for the second half. USA are still leading by two goals.

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Finally, subs for USA. Sebastian Berhalter and Ricardo Pepi in for Pulisic and Dest. Time is running out for Bosnia.

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Still no substitution for 10-men USA.

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2-0 for USA!

It's too hard not to get this free kick right from that angle. Tillman took it to the near post. Vasilj got a hand on the ball, but it was too late.

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United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring on a free kick as United States' Antonee Robinson (5) runs behind during the World Cup round of 32 football match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Photo by AP

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Light challenge from Stjepan Radeljic on Dest, but the ref decided it was a yellow for him and a free kick in a nice position for USA.

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If they win, either the USA or Bosnia will face Belgium in the Round of 16. Kevin De Bruyne and his teammates just came from behind to beat Senegal 3-2 after being 2-0 down. This bracket will see them face Portugal, Croatia, Spain, or Austria in the quarterfinals.

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