New Delhi, July 2 -- The United States reached the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in 24 years after a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. The victory came with a major twist when striker Folarin Balogun was shown a straight red card in the second half. Balogun had already scored the opening goal, but a challenge on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic led to his dismissal after a VAR review. The incident leaves the US without one of their most effective attackers for the upcoming match against Belgium.

Folarin Balogun finished calmly after a deflection at the edge of the area and celebrated with a LeBron James-style gesture. Malik Tillman later sealed the result with a precise free-kick. Even with 10 ...