Folarin Balogun celebrates with a teammate

Overview:

USA joins other already qualified countries to the round of 16 as Belgium, England, Mexico, France, Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Norway and Morocco are all advanced to the round of 16.

2026 FIFA World Cup (Round of 32):

  • USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Belgium 3-2 Senegal (After extra-time)
  • England 2-1 DR Congo
  • Mexico 2-0 Ecudaor
  • France 3-0 Sweden
  • Germany 1 (3) – 1 (4) Paraguay
  • Brazil 2-1 Japan
  • Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
  • Morocco 1 (3) – 1 (2) Netherlands

United States of America (USA) will tussle against Belgium in the round of 16 at the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle on 6th July 2026.

Despite finishing a man-less, USA eliminated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 at the San Francisco Bay Area stadium.

Folarin Jerry Balogun and Malik Leon Tillman scored in the 45th and 82nd minutes respectively.

Balogun who features for French Ligue 1 side Monaco had a left footed finish inside the goal area on the stroke of half time moments after his would-be opener had been disallowed for off-side.

Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute after dangerous play onto defender Tarik Muharemovic as the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts ended the game with 10 men.

Bayern Leverkusen’s Tillman struck a beautiful free kick with 8 minutes to play to double USA’s lead.

Malik Tillman with the man of the match trophy

USA joins other already qualified countries to the round of 16 as Belgium, England, Mexico, France, Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Norway and Morocco are all advanced to the round of 16.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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