The USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on 1 July 2026 - the USMNT's first knockout-stage win since 2002.
Folarin Balogun 45', Malik Tillman 82' (USA). Red card: Folarin Balogun 64' (USA).
Folarin Balogun struck on the stroke of half-time, but his controversial 64th-minute red card left the co-hosts defending with ten men. Instead of wilting, the USMNT doubled the lead through Malik Tillman's magnificent 20-yard free kick and closed out a shutout that booked a round-of-16 showdown with Belgium - America's first World Cup knockout victory in 24 years. Watch the full USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights above.
Folarin Balogun just before half-time and Malik Tillman with a late free kick.
He received a controversial red card in the 64th minute, leaving the USA to finish the match with ten men.
The USA won 2-0 in the round of 32.
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