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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 1, 2026United States

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Advances to World Cup Round of 16

The United States national soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to secure a spot in the World Cup round of 16. Despite playing with ten men after a red card, the U.S. maintained their lead to advance to the next stage.

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Why It Matters

The U.S. team has advanced to the in the World Cup and is scheduled to play Belgium in Seattle next Monday.

Key Facts

  • The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina with a final score of 2-0.
  • Folarin Balogun scored the first goal for the United States.
  • Folarin Balogun was ejected from the game after a foul on Tarik Muharemovic at the 64-minute mark.
  • Malik Tillman scored the second goal via a free kick at the 82-minute mark.
  • The victory secures the United States a place in the World Cup round of 16.
  • The United States will play against Belgium next Monday in Seattle.
  • This is the second time the U.S. has won a knockout round match in World Cup history, with the previous instance occurring in 2002 against Mexico.

Who's Mentioned

personTarik Muharemovic“Bosnia and Herzegovina player involved in the foul leading to the red card.”personMauricio Pochettino“U.S. team head coach.”personChristian Pulisic“U.S. team player.”personFolarin Balogun“U.S. player who scored a goal and was later ejected from the game.”personNikola Vasilj“Bosnia and Herzegovina goalkeeper.”locationSeattle“Location of the upcoming match against Belgium.”personMalik Tillman“U.S. player who scored a free-kick goal.”locationSanta Clara“Location where the match took place.”