
USMNT advances to World Cup knockout stage despite Balogun red-card controversy
The USMNT beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16, with Balogun scoring before being sent off for a second-half red card that left the team down to 10 men. Malik Tillman sealed the win with a late free kick, and Balogun will miss the Belgium round-of-16 match due to suspension. It marks the US’s first knockout win since 2002 and sets up a Belgium showdown in Seattle.



