United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina

USA booked their place in the Round of 16 with a composed 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium — even after finishing the match with ten men. Malik Tillman's swerving 82nd-minute free kick past the Bosnian wall was the standout moment of the night. Folarin Balogun broke the deadlock just before halftime in the 45th minute, his third goal of the tournament. The drama arrived in the 64th minute when Balogun was shown a straight red card — confirmed by VAR — for serious foul play on Tarik Muharemovic. Playing a man down, the USA stayed resolute and Tillman sealed it with a stunning free kick in the 82nd that flew past the Bosnian wall. For the USA, it marks their first World Cup knockout-round win since 2002 — a landmark result for the cohost nation, who now face Belgium in Seattle. For Bosnia & Herzegovina, it's a painful early exit as they head home empty-handed.