What You Need to Know
• The United States men’s national soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1, 2026.
• Folarin Balogun scored the first goal in the 45th minute but received a red card in the 64th minute.
• Malik Tillman added a second goal in the 81st minute, securing the U.S. a spot in the round of 16.
The United States men’s national soccer team, led by head coach Gregg Berhalter, advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1, 2026. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring with a goal in the 45th minute, although he had an earlier goal disallowed for offside. However, Balogun was sent off with a red card in the 64th minute, leaving the U.S. to play with ten men for the remainder of the match. Malik Tillman secured the victory with a second goal in the 81st minute. This win marks only the second knockout round victory for the U.S. men’s team in World Cup history and sets them up for a match against Belgium on July 6, 2026.
Why It Matters
This victory is significant as it marks the United States men’s national soccer team’s first win against a European team in the World Cup since 2002. The U.S. had not won in 13 consecutive World Cup matches against European teams, including a loss to Belgium in the round of 16 in 2014. Additionally, the win ended a 10-game losing streak against European teams, highlighting a potential turning point for the U.S. team in international competition. The match took place at Levi’s Stadium, less than 20 miles from where the U.S. last faced Brazil in a knockout round in 1994.
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