The United States defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 2–0 in the World Cup Round of 32 on Thursday, 2 July 2026, at a neutral venue. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 45th minute, finding the net just before half-time to give the USA a 1–0 lead at the break. Malik Tillman doubled the advantage in the 82nd minute, securing the win for Mauricio Pochettino's side. The match, officiated by Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, saw Balogun receive a red card in the **64th min...

The World Cup Round of 32 reaches its climax on Thursday, 2 July 2026, with the USA facing Bosnia & Herzegovina in a win-or-go-out fixture that carries the weight of a nation's ambition. For the United States, this is the first knockout hurdle in a tournament they co-host, with the pressure of a home crowd demanding progress. Bosnia & Herzegovina, appearing in the knockout phase for the first time in their history, are playing with the freedom of underdogs who have already exceeded e...