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US advances to World Cup Round of 16 after beating Bosnia, all co-hosts through

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, advancing to the Round of 16.
  • Despite a red card for forward Folarin Balogun, Malik Tillman scored a late free-kick to secure the win.
  • All three North American co-hosts – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – have now reached the Round of 16.

The United States secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The win marks the first time the U.S. has won a knockout stage match in 24 years, dating back to their victory against Mexico in the 2002 World Cup.

The United States has advanced to the Round of 16.

Summary of the match outcome.

Despite taking the lead through Folarin Balogun in the 45th minute, the U.S. faced a significant challenge when Balogun received a red card in the second half after a VAR review for stepping on an opponent's ankle. This incident marked the first time a player scored and was sent off in a World Cup knockout match in two decades. Balogun will be suspended for the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium.

However, the U.S. team rallied, and Malik Tillman sealed the victory with a spectacular free-kick in the 87th minute, even with one player down. The win ensures that all three North American co-hosts – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – have advanced to the knockout stage.

Malik Tillman scored a spectacular free-kick in the 87th minute.

Description of the decisive second goal.

The U.S. will now face Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 7th, with the team looking to build on this crucial win.

Folarin Balogun received a red card in the second half.

Detailing the key turning point of the match.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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