The United States national football team has advanced to the next stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

According to GoogleNewsEN, forward Folarin Balogun scored to give the United States the lead during the knockout-stage fixture. The match was broadcast across multiple major outlets including FOX Sports, ESPN, NBC News, Al Jazeera, and NPR.

According to reporting by The New York Times and NBC News, the match was not without incident. Balogun is reported to have received a red card during the contest, requiring the United States to continue the match with ten players. Despite this development, the team maintained its advantage and concluded the match with a final score of 2-0.

NPR confirmed the 2-0 result, noting that the United States successfully progressed through the knockout round.

No official statement from the Football Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina was available at the time of publication. The party could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition of the tournament features an expanded format, with the Round of 32 introduced as a new stage in the knockout phase.