Folarin Balogun scored the goal, then saw red for a challenge that changed everything. Down a man for the final 30 minutes, the USMNT still found a way, and it took a Malik Tillman free kick for the ages to send them past Bosnia and Herzegovina and into the Round of 16. Belgium is next, but they’ll have to get there without their best player.
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USMNT Books Knockout Spot With Statement Win Over Australia
No Pulisic, no problem. The USMNT rolled past Australia 2-0 to punch their ticket to the knockout round, with a controversial Freeman header surviving a nail-biting VAR check.
USMNT Outlasts Senegal 3-2 in Thrilling World Cup Warm-Up
Pulisic, Balogun, Dest. The USMNT is locked in and holds off Senegal 3-2 in fiery world cup tune-up.
From NYCFC Academy to Gladbach to Atlanta: Reyna and Scally Bring Laughs and Clarity to USMNT March Camp ahead of Belgium Showdown
They debated German fluency, roasted each other’s music taste, and laughed through most of it. But make no mistake — Joe Scally and Gio Reyna are locked in and ready to compete.
“These Are Real Matches”: USMNT Players Sebastian Berhalter and Brenden Aaronson Embrace Competition in Camp
Brenden Aaronson and Sebastian Berhalter arrived at USMNT March camp with one shared message — take it one day at a time and treat every match like it matters. These aren’t friendlies. Not when a World Cup spot is on the line.
No Guarantees: Pochettino Opens Door to Full Roster Competition Ahead of March Camp
As head coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to evaluate his player pool, competition, form, and consistency at the club level remain central to his decision-making — with roster spots still up for grabs as the USMNT builds toward future competitions.