SANTA CLARA, Ca (WALB) — The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 Wednesday to advance to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, surviving a second-half red card that forced the Americans to finish the match with 10 men.

Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 45th minute with his third goal of the tournament. Malik Tillman, who assisted on Balogun’s goal, sealed the result in the 82nd minute with a free kick from just outside the box.

Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute, leaving the U.S. to defend for nearly 30 minutes a man down. Goalkeeper Matt Freese made key early saves after Bosnia started the match brightly.

The win ends a long U.S. World Cup drought against European teams.

The U.S. will face Belgium in Seattle in the round of 16 — a rematch of the 2014 World Cup knockout loss.

Around the tournament: Knockout stage other results

Canada 1, South Africa 0 — Stephen Eustáquio scored a stoppage-time volley from outside the box to give Canada its first-ever World Cup knockout victory. Alphonso Davies returned in the 75th minute after missing group play with a hamstring injury. Canada advances to face Morocco in Houston on July 4.

Morocco 1, Netherlands 1 — Morocco wins 3-2 on penalties — Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in the 72nd minute. Issa Diop equalized in the 90th minute with a header to force extra time. Ismael Saibari scored the decisive penalty as Morocco won the shootout 3-2. Morocco will face co-host Canada in the next round.

Paraguay 1, Germany 1 — Paraguay wins 4-3 on penalties — Germany was eliminated after losing a penalty shootout to Paraguay — the first time Germany has lost a World Cup penalty shootout. Julio Enciso scored just before halftime. Kai Havertz equalized shortly after the break. Jonathan Tah had an extra-time header ruled out by VAR, then missed the decisive penalty. José Canale scored the winning penalty in sudden death.

Brazil 2, Japan 1 — Gabriel Martinelli scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to send Brazil through. Japan led through Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute before Martinelli’s winner.

Mexico 2, Ecuador 0 — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored in the first half as Mexico won 2-0 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Kickoff was delayed one hour due to a thunderstorm. England will face Mexico at the Azteca in the round of 16.

France 3, Sweden 0 — Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France won 3-0 in New Jersey. Mbappé now has six goals in the tournament, level with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 scoring charts. France will face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the round of 16.

Norway 2, Ivory Coast 1 — Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway its first World Cup knockout victory. Haaland now has five goals in three matches. Norway will face Brazil on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Belgium 3, Senegal 2 (AET) — Youri Tielemans converted a controversial penalty at 124 minutes and 44 seconds — the latest goal in World Cup history — as Belgium beat Senegal in extra time. Belgium will face the United States in Seattle in the round of 16.

England 2, DR Congo 1 — Harry Kane scored twice in the second half to complete a comeback after DR Congo led through Brian Cipenga. Anthony Gordon assisted on Kane’s equalizer in the 75th minute. Kane scored the winner in the 86th minute. England will face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Up next

Thursday

• Spain vs. Austria
• Portugal vs. Croatia
• Switzerland vs. Algeria

Friday

• Australia vs. Egypt
• Argentina vs. Cape Verde
• Colombia vs. Ghana

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