USA defeat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup 2026 round of 16

The United States men's national team beat Bosnia‑Herzegovina 2‑0 in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, held at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. Forward Folarin Balogkan opened the scoring just before halftime (45′). He was later sent off with a direct red card in the 64th minute, leaving the USA to play with ten men for more than half the match. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Malik Tilman sealed the win with a direct free‑kick at the 82nd minute.

The victory secures the United States a place in the round of 16, where they will face Belgium in Seattle on 7 July. It marks the United States' first knockout‑stage win at a World Cup in 24 years, and the match featured a VAR‑reviewed red card and a disallowed Bosnian goal for off‑side.

The result was celebrated as a continuation of the “American Dream” narrative for the tournament, with the team now preparing for a tougher encounter against the Belgian side.