United States, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Folarin Balogun
Wednesday in Santa Clara
The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to win their first World Cup knockout match since 2002. Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off, meaning he will miss the round-of-16 tie against Belgium next in Seattle.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side survived with 10 men after Balogun’s VAR red card, then sealed the win through Malik Tillman’s free kick. FIFA’s rules mean the striker’s one-match suspension cannot be appealed by US Soccer officials.