2 goals, 1 red card in USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina match: Dzeko unable to finish the game

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina faced off at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The host team emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, securing their place in the Round of 16.

The goals that secured the win for the USA came from Folarin Balogun in stoppage time of the first half and from a free kick by Malik Tillman in the 82nd minute. The host team won the match 2-0 to continue their journey in the tournament.

BALOGUN MAKES HISTORY

Folarin Balogun, who scored the first goal of the match, was sent off with a red card in the 64th minute following a harsh foul on his opponent. The American player became the first player since Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final to both score a goal and receive a red card in a World Cup knockout stage match.

DZEKO UNABLE TO FINISH THE MATCH

Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko was unable to continue the game due to an injury sustained in the 48th minute of the second half. It is reported that the 40-year-old player is expected to end his professional football career following this match.

OPPONENT IN THE ROUND OF 16 IS BELGIUM

Following this result, Bosnia and Herzegovina bid farewell to the tournament in the Round of 32. The USA advanced to the Round of 16 and was paired with Belgium for the quarter-final battle.

News Source: 12punto