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US Beats Bosnia 2-0, Balogun Red-Carded, Misses Round-of-16.

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Folarin Balogun scored the first goal and was sent off, not seen in a World Cup knockout since 2006.
The United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0, securing its World Cup knockout win and snapping a ten-game losing streak to Europe.
Balogun’s red card will cause him to miss the round-of-16 match against Belgium, pending any appeal.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the team will face Belgium in Seattle on July 6.

History

Historical Context

After the United States’ surprise 2-0 loss to Germany in the 1998 group stage—its first World Cup match against a European side—the team earned its first knockout victory over Europe by beating Portugal in 2002 and reached the quarter-finals. That breakthrough helped grow U.S. soccer, leading to the 2026 joint-host bid and today’s July 6 clash with Belgium in Seattle.

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Story summary

Folarin Balogun scored the first goal and was sent off, not seen in a World Cup knockout since 2006.
The United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0, securing its World Cup knockout win and snapping a ten-game losing streak to Europe.
Balogun’s red card will cause him to miss the round-of-16 match against Belgium, pending any appeal.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the team will face Belgium in Seattle on July 6.

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