Co-hosts USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach World Cup last 16
Key takeaways
- Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16.
- Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 04:18Modified: 02/07/2026 - 04:21
- The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century -- and only their second ever -- sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
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Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16. Balogun struck just before halftime but was later dismissed after a VAR review. Malik Tillman sealed victory with a free kick, setting up a last-16 clash with Belgium.
Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 04:18Modified: 02/07/2026 - 04:21
By: FRANCE 24 United States' Antonee Robinson and Bosnia's Amar Dedic go after the ball during the World Cup in California, July 1, 2026 © Martin Meissner, AP Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.