USA vs Bosnia, FIFA World Cup 2026: USA win 2-0 as Balogun scores before seeing red - Action in Images

10-man USA advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 after a resilient 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday.

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Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday to book their place in the World Cup Round of 16. (AP Photo)

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United States' Folarin Balogun saw red as VAR intervened following a nasty clash with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic. (AP Photo)

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Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic was in agonising pain after he was fouled by Folarin Balogun, who received a red card for his tackle. (AP Photo)

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Despite being reduced to 10 men, the USA wrapped up the victory when Malik Tillman curled a superb free-kick into the net, putting the result beyond Bosnia and Herzegovina's reach.  (AP Photo)

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Bosnia and Herzegovina created the first clear opening of the match. Veteran captain Edin Dzeko did well to bring down a long ball from his goalkeeper before setting up Ermedin Demirovic, whose effort was comfortably gathered by Matt Freese. (AP Photo)

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Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoyed a memorable second World Cup appearance, progressing to the knockout rounds for the first time after drawing with Canada and defeating Qatar in the group stage. (AP Photo)

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The United States will now turn their attention to a much tougher challenge, with a Round of 16 clash against Belgium awaiting as they continue their bid for a deep run at the World Cup. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)