USMNT ADVANCES To Next Round Of FIFA World Cup

The U.S. men’s national soccer team is making a splash in the FIFA World Cup.

On Thursday night the USMNT was easily able to defeat Bosnia to advance to the round of 16.

The USMNT defeated Bosnia 2-0, however the match was not without controversy.

The New York Times reported more on the win and the controversial red card the U.S. received:

The United States saw off Bosnia and Herzegovina in its first World Cup knockout match despite a controversial red card for opening goalscorer Folarin Balogun.

The striker was sent off after inadvertently landing on a Bosnia defender’s ankle and will now miss the round-of-16 clash with Belgium in Seattle on July 6.

Balogun had earlier scored his third goal of the tournament to fire the USMNT into a first-half lead.

Malik Tillman then sent the 10-man U.S. into the next round when he curled home a delightful free kick late on.

Here were the highlights:

USA SCORES THE OPENER! Flo! When the ball finds you like that you gotta finish it. 1-0 USMNT! pic.twitter.com/GvmEL4k4Qa

— The Flyin Lion – An FC Cincinnati Podcast (@Flyinlionpod) July 2, 2026

Here was the fan’s reaction:

ABSOLUTE SCENES IN WASHINGTON DC AFTER BALOGUN'S GOAL 🔊@USMNT pic.twitter.com/ae5vtQNEiS

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026

MALIK TILLMAN FREE KICK GOLAZO AND THE @USMNT IS UP 2-0 🇺🇸

Advantage doubled even down to 10 men. pic.twitter.com/HskiCro7xD

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026

Here was the controversial red card that was given to Balogun:

Was this worthy of a red card? 🟥 pic.twitter.com/WfrIxMRNMD

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026

USA Today reported on what’s next for the USMNT:

The United States plays in the round of 16 on Monday, July 6. The opponent is Belgium, which rallied to beat Senegal on a controversial extra-time penalty kick earlier Wednesday afternoon.

The two countries met at this stage in the 2014 World Cup, with the Belgians winning in extra time.