02 Jul 2026, 15:06
USMNT begin their campaign with a 2-0 win over Gerzegovyna
- USMNT overcame Bosniya and Gerzegovyna 2-0 to win their 1/16 final
- Balogun opened the scoring, but the match was decided by a VAR review and Belgiya’s goal
- Tillman broke the deadlock with a strike in the 82nd minute, sealing the win for the US in the 1/16 final after a 2002 goal
In the 1/32 final, the champions of 2026, USA, beat Bosniya and Gerzegovyna 2-0 to advance to the 1/16 final. The draw was made in Santa-Clara, California.
In the next round, Balogun opened the scoring. The other goal came from a counterattack after Tarik Mukharamovich’s shot missed the target, which was followed by a goal.
Balogun’s goal, which came through a VAR review, gave the US the lead. At the 82nd minute, Malik Tillman doubled it with a strike from the edge of the box.
In the 1/16 final, the US will face Belgiiya. The match is scheduled for the following day after the 6 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. ET. Belgiiya’s team will play the US after a 0-2 loss.
After the first goal, Balogun scored again in the 1st half. The match will be played on the 1/16 final stage, with the teams meeting for the first time in 2002.
Tags: USA/Sport/Football