USA reach World Cup last 16 with ten-man win over Bosnia

Folarin Balogun scored before his red card, and Malik Tillman added a second as the hosts held on to beat Bosnia 2-0.

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The United States are through to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, finishing the match with ten men following Folarin Balogun's red card. Malik Tillman scored the second in the 82nd minute to put the result beyond doubt.

Key points

  • USA beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach the last 16
  • Balogun scored then was sent off in the 64th minute
  • USA face Belgium in the round of 16 on Tuesday

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The United States have qualified for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Arena in a round of 32 fixture played in the early hours of this morning.

Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 45th minute, only to be sent off in the 64th, leaving the US to defend their lead with ten men for the final quarter of the match. They held firm and extended it: Malik Tillman added a second in the 82nd minute to seal the result and eliminate Bosnia from the tournament.

The US will face Belgium in the round of 16 on Tuesday.