2026 World Cup: US national team advanced to the quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia

[108342] 2026 World Cup: US national team advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia

The US team qualifies for the round of 16 of the World Cup

The United States national team recorded a significant achievement in the home tournament with a 2-0 victory over the Bosnian national team, which secured their ticket to the round of 16. According to a report by ynet news, the Americans completed their first knockout mission of the tournament, while displaying good ability in front of the home crowd.

According to the Kaduregeland channel, the game was decided thanks to a goal by Folarin Balogun in the 45th minute, who continued his "excellent tournament." However, the drama intensified when Balogun was sent off with a red card following a VAR intervention, which will cause him to miss the next game against Belgium. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Bosnia failed to take advantage of the opportunity, and in the 82nd minute it was Malik Tillman who "closed the story with coolness with an accurate free kick."

In Kaduregeland, they note that for Bosnia, this is the end of a "respectable campaign with a historic qualification for the knockout stage." On the other hand, the current victory marks a milestone for the US, which recorded its first victory over a European team since 2021 – when it met that same Bosnia. Despite the early pressure and dominance in the second half, the Americans will now have to prepare for the challenging meeting against Belgium without one of their prominent stars.