NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJuly 1, 2026California
U.S. Men's Soccer Team Advances to Round of 16 After Win Over Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32. The U.S. will face Belgium in the next round on July 6 in Seattle, though they will be without Folarin Balogun due to a red card suspension.
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The U.S. team has advanced to the Round of 16 in the World Cup, with their next match against Belgium scheduled for July 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
Key Facts
- The U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32.
- Folarin Balogun scored the first goal in the 45th minute.
- Malik Tillman scored the second goal in the 82nd minute via a free kick.
- Folarin Balogun was issued a red card in the 64th minute following a VAR review for foul contact.
- Balogun is suspended for the upcoming match against Belgium.
- The U.S. will play Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, in Seattle.
- The match kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
- The U.S. generated 0.92 expected goals from eight shots.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina generated 0.25 expected goals from 10 shots.
- The U.S. played with 10 men for the final portion of the game following the red card.
Who's Mentioned
personNikola Vasilj“Bosnian goalkeeper.”personMatt Freese“U.S. goalkeeper.”personEdin Dzeko“Bosnian player, age 40.”personMauricio Pochettino“Head coach of the U.S. team.”personFolarin Balogun“U.S. player who scored a goal and received a red card.”personChristian Pulisic“U.S. team player.”personMalik Tillman“U.S. player who scored a goal.”personRudi Garcia“Head coach of the Belgium team.”organizationBelgium“The U.S. team's next opponent.”organizationU.S. men's national team“The winning team in the match.”organizationBosnia and Herzegovina“The opposing team in the match.”personTarik Muharemovic“Bosnian defender.”