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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — 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 a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night that advanced the Americans ...
Key takeaway The Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The US team's advancement to the round of 16 has significant implications for Minneapolis soccer fans, who will be closely watching the upcoming match against Belgium in Seattle. As the team prepares to face a tough opponent, local supporters will be rallying behind them, hoping for a deep run in the tournament. The absence of Folarin Balogun due to suspension will be felt, but the team's depth and resilience, as demonstrated in the win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, will be crucial in the next match. Minneapolis fans will be eager to see how the team adapts to Balogun's absence and how other players step up to fill the gap. With the US team playing on home soil, the energy and excitement will be palpable, and Minneapolis soccer enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating the next match, hoping for a successful outcome.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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