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U.S. Beats Bosnia 2-0, Sets 30 Million Viewer Record

7/3/2026

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**US Beats Bosnia**

The U.S. men’s team beat Bosnia 2-0, drawing 30 million viewers on Fox and Telemundo—a record peaking at 31.883 million during the 9:45-10 p.m. ET window.
Balogun scored before a VAR review sent him off while Tillman added a free-kick.
The U.S. will meet Belgium on Monday at 8 p.m. ET without Balogun.
BetMGM listed the teams at +160 odds while Caesars said the Bosnia game set its wagering handle and most unique customers.

Summary

Balogun Scores, Sent-off

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off, a player since Zinedine Zidane to do both in a World Cup knockout and the fifth American shown a red card.
Malik Tillman scored an 82nd-minute free-kick, the United States’ second World Cup free-kick goal.
Kyle Robertson gave Tillman a boot after his shoe ripped, which he wore while scoring in a sock.
Matt Freese started goalkeeper at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 World Cup final on 9 July 2006 in Berlin saw France’s Zinedine Zidane sent off, the fourth player ever red-carded in a final, and the match decided 5–3 on penalties. That dismissal contributed to a tournament record of 28 red cards, a trend that later prompted FIFA and other governing bodies to tighten disciplinary rules for knockout matches.

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**US Beats Bosnia**

The U.S. men’s team beat Bosnia 2-0, drawing 30 million viewers on Fox and Telemundo—a record peaking at 31.883 million during the 9:45-10 p.m. ET window.
Balogun scored before a VAR review sent him off while Tillman added a free-kick.
The U.S. will meet Belgium on Monday at 8 p.m. ET without Balogun.
BetMGM listed the teams at +160 odds while Caesars said the Bosnia game set its wagering handle and most unique customers.

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