10-man U.S. earn 2-0 win over Bosnia, charge into round of 16
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the World Cup round of 16. Despite playing with ten men following a red card for Folarin Balogun, the U.S. secured the win with goals from Balogun and Malik Tillman.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for the U.S. team, representing their first knockout-round win in the tournament since 2002.
Malik Tillman's free-kick goal in the 82nd minute gave the short-handed U.S. men's national team the insurance it craved to hold on for a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Calif., on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) and advance to the World Cup's round of 16.
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