Round of 32
United States 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, with a Folarin Balogun goal and a Malik Tillman free kick, then defended with 10 men to reach the round of 16.
How the match went
This was a solid, professional win for the United States, but they had to work hard for it in the end.
The first half was tight, and for a long time neither team could score.
Then, right before half-time, a Bosnia and Herzegovina defensive mistake let the United States in.
Their striker Folarin Balogun scored in the 45th minute to make it 1-0, and that was the score at the break.
Bosnia and Herzegovina had a lot of the ball after that, but they could not create a clear chance.
The United States stayed patient, and in the 82nd minute Malik Tillman scored a great free kick to make it 2-0.
The win looked safe, but then Balogun got a red card after a VAR review.
That left the United States with only 10 men for the last part of the game.
Bosnia and Herzegovina pushed hard for a goal, but the United States defended well and did not let them through.
The truth is the co-hosts were the better team, but that red card made the final 30 minutes a real test.
Regardless of how it ended, Bosnia and Herzegovina can be proud of a brave, hard-working display.
Key moments
- ⚽ 45' Balogun (United States)
- ⚽ 82' Tillman (United States)
Goals in the order they were scored.
- Date
- Wednesday, July 1
- Kickoff Time
- 17:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Round of 32
- Stadium
- Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
What's next for United States?
The United States are through to the round of 16, and as co-hosts that is a big night for the country.
Next they play Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6, 2026.
But they have a problem, because Balogun is suspended for that game after his red card.
So they will have to beat a strong Belgium side without their goal scorer.
The dream is over for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina are out of the World Cup, but they can be very proud of this run.
This was only their 2nd ever World Cup, after their first one back in 2014.
They played hard against the co-hosts and made the United States work hard in defense until the final whistle.
They go home as a team that gave everything, and their fans will remember this tournament.
Common questions
Where and when was United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina played?
The game was played on July 1, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The United States won 2-0. It was 1-0 at half-time, and Malik Tillman added a second goal late in the game.
Who scored for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored. Balogun scored in the 45th minute, and Tillman scored a great free kick in the 82nd minute.
Did the United States play well against Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes, they were the better team and controlled most of the game. But Balogun got a red card late on, so they had to defend hard with only 10 men to keep the 2-0 win.