US Beats Bosnia 2-0 Despite Playing With 10 Men
The United States advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite playing the final 26 minutes with 10 men after Folarin Balogun's red card.
In a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match held on the morning of July 2, 2026, at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the United States, host nation America faced Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Americans played well throughout and took a 1-0 lead through Folarin Balogun in the 45th minute. In the second half, Balogun was sent off with a red card in the 64th minute for fouling a Bosnian player, reducing the US to 10 men. Despite this setback, the Americans' tactical discipline paid off as they extended their lead to 2-0 through Malik Tillman's free kick goal in the 82nd minute.
In the remaining minutes, Bosnia pressed hard in an attacking effort, but the United States maintained excellent defensive organization throughout. The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 victory for the 10-man American side, securing their passage to the Round of 16. The US will next face Belgium on the morning of July 7, 2026, at 7:00 AM.
