USA defeat Bosnia to secure place in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
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The United States secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in their Round of 32 knockout match on Wednesday. Playing in San Francisco, the hosts delivered a composed performance to book their spot in the next stage of the tournament. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring for the United States before Malik Tillman added a second goal to seal a comfortable victory. The win sends the United States into the pre-quarterfinals, where they will face Belgium for a place in the quarterfinals. The USA are bound for the next round! 🇺🇸#FIFAWorldCup — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 2, 2026 With the result, the Americans continue their World Cup campaign, while Bosnia and Herzegovina bow out of the competition after their Round of 32 defeat.