Mauricio Pochettino Makes USMNT History With Latest World Cup Win
Summary
The US Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) won 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32, advancing to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino became the winningest USMNT World Cup coach with three wins in his first tournament.Key Facts
- The game took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- Folarin Balogun scored the first goal before halftime, his third goal of the tournament.
- Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute after a VAR (video review) decision, meaning he may miss the next match.
- Malik Tillman scored the second goal on a free kick in the 82nd minute.
- This was the USMNT’s first World Cup knockout round win since 2002.
- Mauricio Pochettino, hired in 2024, has now won three World Cup games as USMNT coach, the most in team history.
- Pochettino previously coached top European teams including Tottenham and PSG.
- The USMNT will play Belgium on July 6 in Seattle for the Round of 16.
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