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U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina for first World Cup knockout round win since 2002

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The U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first World Cup knockout round win since 2002 and will move on to play Belgium. But they'll be without star Folarin Balogun, who got a red card early in the second half of the match. Nicole Valdes reports.

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  1. USA faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in high-stakes World Cup match

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    U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina for first World Cup knockout round win since 2002

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  1. Union Leader

    USMNT aiming for historic win vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    The U.S. Men's National Team hasn't won a World Cup knockout match since 2002 nor has it defeated a European team in any competition in more than five years.

  2. Odessa American

    US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins (opens Odessa American)

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    Odessa American's feed description

    By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy shoot…

  3. The Boston Globe

    United States set for Bosnia-Herzegovina to begin knockout play (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    After starting the tournament with convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that clinched the top spot in the group before a meaningless loss to Turkey last week, the Americans enter this knockout round as the favorites to advance for a change against a Bosnian team that has never made it past th…

  4. Q13fox

    US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina (opens Q13fox)

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    Q13fox's feed description

    The United States will attempt to win their first World Cup elimination match in 24 years when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in Santa Clara, California on Wednesday.

  5. East Idaho News

    World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in th…

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Recap: USA beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup Round of 32 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States scores his team’s first goal past Nikola Vasilj #1 of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

  7. NBC Los Angeles

    USA eliminates Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 for Round of 16 game vs. Belgium (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Malik Tillman #17 of the United States scores his team’s second goal from a freekick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

  8. Green Field Reporter

  9. Kokomo Tribune

    U.S. set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and…

  10. ABC 13 Houston

    USMNT faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup's knockout round of 32: What to know (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    The matchup versus Bosnia-Herzegovina represents the U.S. men's team first knockout game following the group stage.

  11. KRDO

    Team USA aims to win first World Cup knockout match since 2002 (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Here we go, then. The biggest match for the USA in this tournament so far. Win, and the impossible dream lives on. Lose, and a

  12. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    USA faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in high-stakes World Cup match (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    The U.S. Soccer team is facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 of the World Cup, the high-stakes knockout round.

  13. WHEC Rochester

    What to know about Team USA’s first knockout match on Wednesday night (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    After winning their group, Team USA is set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first knockout match at the FIFA World Cup.

  14. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    US looks to win 1st knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Americans’ last, and only, knockout win came on June 17, 2002, when they defeated Mexico 2-0 in the round of 16 in South Korea.

  15. New York Post

    USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup prediction: Odds, preview, picks, best bet for Round of 32 clash (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The U.S. Men's National Team is in uncharted waters against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  16. NBC 4 Columbus

    Live updates: USA plays Bosnia & Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32 (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. (WCMH) -- The United States men's national team is looking for its first World Cup knockout win in 24 years on Wednesday. The USMNT is facing Bosnia & Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California in the Round of 32.

  17. FOX 40 Sacramento

    USMNT takes on Bosnia & Herzegovina in first knockout match (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description

    After Canada and Mexico each won their first-round matches in the knockout stage of the World Cup, the U.S. Men's National Team looks to join their co-hosts in the Round of 16. Watch the match live on FOX40.

  18. Arklatex Home Page

    USA triumphs over Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup match (opens Arklatex Home Page)

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    Arklatex Home Page's feed description

    Live! Casino & Hotel hosted a Team USA World Cup watch party at Sports & Social Louisiana, where the USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, marking their first knockout round win since 2002.

  19. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Team USA beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach Round of 16 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 in the World Cup, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scoring the goals.

  20. CBS 8 San Diego

    U.S. wins 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to round of 16 (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    The USMNT had its first red card of the tournament and played a man down for much of the second half, but still pulled out the victory on Wednesday night.

  21. Townhall

  22. KOB 4

    U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    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 to advance to the round of 16.

  23. Union Leader

    Ten-man United States beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16 (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    The United States reached the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia on Wednesday, with Malik Tillman scoring from a free kick to see the 10-man co-hosts home after Folarin Balogun was sent off having opened…

  24. WSVN Miami

    Team USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped...

  25. WPRI Providence

    US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    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.

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