The United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina are level in the first half of their World Cup knockout clash. Folarin Balogun thought he had fired the USMNT into the lead, only for his first-half strike to be correctly ruled out for offside.

By Martin Petty SANTA CLARA, California, July 1 (Reuters) - Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer's global showpiece.

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The U.S. Men’s National Team’s postgame celebration from Wednesday’s 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia-Herzegovina was muted somewhat by their frustration at Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card. The Americans’ leading scorer,

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will not play for the team while the coaching staff stays after blowing a late lead against Belgium to go out of the World Cup.

Advancing beyond the Round of 16 would be considered an over-achievement. Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring his team's first goal during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Iceland at Parc des Princes on September 09,

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.

The Kansas Jayhawks soccer coach has been heartened by all the positives coming out of the World Cup — including with Algeria in Lawrence.