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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The US team's advancement to the round of 16 has significant implications for local soccer fans in Terrell Hills , who will be eagerly watching the upcoming matchup against Belgium on Monday. With the game being played in Seattle, San Antonio residents will likely gather at local watch parties and sports bars to cheer on the team. The US team's success may also inspire young soccer players in the Terrell Hills community, who can look up to players like Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic as role models. As the team moves forward in the tournament, local interest is likely to grow, with many in the community rooting for the US to make a deep run on home soil. The city's soccer fans will be paying close attention to how the team adapts to the loss of Balogun, who will be serving a suspension, and how his absence affects the team's strategy against Belgium.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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