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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 Josh Dubow, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
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 to the round of 16.Balogun ...
Key takeaway Star Christian Pulisic had a goal disallowed for offside in the 78th minute, and Tillman helped seal the win when he curled in a free kick from from just outside the box in the 82nd, a shot off diving goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj's right hand.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The US team's advancement to the round of 16 has sent excitement throughout the San Antonio area, with many Alamo Heights residents likely gathering to watch the match at local sports bars and restaurants. As the team prepares to face Belgium on Monday, fans in the area will be keeping a close eye on the lineup, particularly with Folarin Balogun's suspension. The US coach's optimism and the team's resilience in the face of adversity will be put to the test as they take on a tough opponent. With the match being held in Seattle, local fans will have to cheer on their team from afar, but the community's enthusiasm is expected to be just as strong. As the World Cup continues, Alamo Heights businesses may see an increase in customers looking to catch the games, and the city's sports fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the upcoming match.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? 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 to the round of 16.Balogun ...
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