U.S. takes down Bosnia for second ever World Cup knockout round win

The United States men's national soccer team has advanced to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after securing a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 45th minute, giving the U.S. a 1-0 lead at halftime. However, the team faced a significant challenge when Balogun was shown a red card in the 64th minute for a challenge on Bosnia's Tarik Muharemović. This means Balogun will be suspended for the upcoming Round of 16 match.

Despite playing with ten men, the U.S. extended their lead in the 81st minute when Malik Tillman converted a precise free kick from just outside the penalty area. The victory marks the U.S. men's team's second-ever win in a World Cup knockout round.

The win snapped a 10-game losing streak against European teams and was their first World Cup victory against a European opponent since 2002. The U.S. will now face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle, aiming to continue their tournament run.