The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has secured a victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country’s first knockout-stage win at a World Cup since 2002.

According to GoogleNewsEN, including reports from ESPN, FOX Sports, The New York Times, and The Athletic, the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The result ends a more than two-decade absence of knockout-round victories for the American side at the global competition.

A notable incident during the match was the red card issued to United States forward Folarin Balogun. According to GoogleNewsEN, specifically reporting by The Athletic, questions have been raised regarding whether the decision to dismiss Balogun was correct and whether the card is subject to appeal or reversal. The specific circumstances surrounding the dismissal were not further detailed in the available source material.

The victory represents a significant milestone in the history of American soccer. The last occasion on which the USMNT won a knockout match at a FIFA World Cup was in 2002, during the tournament co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, when the side advanced to the quarterfinals. In subsequent World Cup editions, the United States failed to progress beyond the knockout stage.

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