USA Overcome Red Card to Eliminate Bosnia & Herzegovina After Balogun Scores
July 2, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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The USA advanced to the next round of the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina despite playing with 10 men for a significant period.
The Round of 32 clash saw the USA secure their progression, but not without some drama. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring for the US just before halftime in the 45th minute, giving them a crucial lead at the break. Bosnia & Herzegovina responded with a triple substitution early in the second half, attempting to inject fresh impetus into their attack.
The game took a dramatic turn in the 64th minute when goal-scorer Folarin Balogun received a straight red card for a serious foul, leaving the USA to play the majority of the second half with only ten men. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, the US side showed resilience and discipline to hold off their opponents, who struggled to convert their possession into clear-cut chances.
Bosnia & Herzegovina's frustration began to show, with manager S. Barbarez receiving a yellow card in the 80th minute, followed by a booking for S. Radeljic. Moments later, the USA seized on their opportunity, with M. Tillman doubling their lead in the 82nd minute, effectively sealing the win and their place in the next knockout round.
This victory means the USA successfully navigate the Round of 32 and will now prepare for their next challenge in the World Cup. For Bosnia & Herzegovina, their World Cup journey comes to an end, unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage after the red card incident.