Mauricio Pochettino Drops 3-Word Warning About USMNT's World Cup Odds
Summary
The United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) won 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite playing with one fewer player after striker Folarin Balogun was sent off, the team secured their first knockout stage win since 2002 and will face Belgium in the Round of 16.Key Facts
- The USMNT defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1, 2026.
- Folarin Balogun scored the first goal before receiving a red card in the 64th minute.
- After Balogun’s red card, the US played with 10 men but still won.
- Malik Tillman scored a free kick goal in the 82nd minute to secure the win.
- This is the first knockout stage win for the USMNT since the 2002 World Cup.
- The 2026 World Cup is the first to include 48 teams, expanded from 32.
- The USMNT has not advanced past the Round of 16 since 2002.
- The next match is against Belgium on July 6 in Seattle. The US lost to Belgium in the 2014 Round of 16.
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