World Cup 2026 live updates: US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.

Balogun dominated the first half with his goal and several other chances that helped the U.S. control the match early but the Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute.

Tillman helped seal the win when he scored on a free kick from just outside the box in the 82nd minute with a shot off the hand of goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj.

That gave the U.S. just its second World Cup knockout round win. The Americans made it to the semifinals in the first tournament in 1930 by winning their group and won a round of 16 matchup against Mexico in 2002.

The win over Bosnia in the round of 32 in this year's expanded tournament sets up a matchup on Monday in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil.

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Folarin Balogun put the United States ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup's round of 32 match on Wednesday night with his third goal of the tournament, then got a red card early in the second half that forced the Americans to play a man short.

Balogun celebrated a goal with The Silencer move used by the NBA's LeBron James - twice - but the first time he put the ball in the net only for the goal to be disallowed for offside.

He received a red card from Brazilian referee Raphael Claus for a foul in which he stepped on an ankle of Tarik Muharemovic. Claus didn't initially signal a card but showed Balogun red after a video review.

Balogun would be suspended for the round of 16 game against Belgium should the Americans advance.

After his goal was disallowed for offside in the 31st minute, Balogun scored a goal that counted in the 45th minute after Malik Tillman's pass was deflected into his path by Bosnia's Stjepan Radeljic with a sliding clearance attempt.

The ball deflected off a foot of Muharemovic and bounced in front of Balogun, who with his left foot sent the ball between goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj and the far post for his third goal of the tournament and his 12th international goal.

James, a 41-year-old who is the NBA's career scoring leader, designed the celebration to quiet a hostile opposing crowd.

For his part, James also celebrated on social media.

Balogun matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude's four in the initial tournament in 1930.

Balogun received the Americans' fifth World Cup red card after Eric Wynalda against Czechoslovakia in 1990, Fernando Clavijo against Brazil in 1994, and Pablo Mastroeni and Eddie Pope against Italy in 2006

Spark Social in San Francisco is canceling all of its World Cup watch parties after a double shooting Tuesday night.

Spark Social in San Francisco is canceling all of its World Cup watch parties after a double shooting Tuesday night.

The popular food truck park said in a social media post that the move was in the "interest of protecting the safety of guests, staff, vendors, and community."

"We're deeply saddened that these gatherings must come to an end, but we believe this is the right decision as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our community. We sincerely thank you for your understanding and continued support," the social media post said.

The park will remain open, but games will not be broadcast there.

Two people were hurt after an argument led to a shooting Tuesday night.

Police have not made any arrests.

ABC News Anchor Johnson said memories from the 1994 Bay Area World Cup have come flooding back as he reports on Team USA's upcoming knockout match

ABC News anchor Whit Johnson reflected on his longtime connections to the Bay Area and the FIFA World Cup during a live appearance Wednesday morning while covering Team USA's upcoming knockout-round match.

Johnson, who at one time of his life was aspiring to a pro soccer career, played for college at San Francisco State University while he interned at KGO-TV.

Johnson said memories from the 1994 World Cup, the last time the mega sports event was staged in the Bay Area, have come flooding back as he reports from the Bay Area this week.

He recalled attending the United States' match against Brazil at Stanford Stadium.

"All the nostalgia, the memories are roaring back. I even have my retro 1994 World Cup jersey on here," Johnson said.

"I was at the game the U.S. versus Brazil back in 94, Stanford Stadium. I have the pictures there to prove it, and it was just an inspiring moment for me as a young soccer player."

Johnson said the experience fueled his own soccer ambitions.

"I thought I wanted to go pro after that. Didn't quite make it, but I did play in college at San Francisco State while I was an intern at KGO," he said. "So, all of these memories coming back, it's just incredible."

Now back in the Bay Area covering the U.S. national team, Johnson said the squad faces a difficult challenge in its latest knockout-round matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

"This is a country that has been one of the great underdog stories here," Johnson said.

"They're playing in their second World Cup, first time in the knockout rounds."

Johnson noted that Team USA is seeking its first knockout-round victory since 2002.

"Team USA trying to win a knockout round game for the first time since 2002," he said.

Johnson says he expects an exciting match.

"They have the talent. They have the experience. They've learned lessons from the past, but they know they have a tough task ahead," he said.