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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 Associated Press, JOSH DUBOW at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — 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 ...
Key takeaway The Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The US team's advancement to the round of 16 has significant implications for Nashville soccer fans, who will be closely watching the upcoming matchup against Belgium. With the team's next game scheduled to take place in Seattle, local supporters will be gathering at watch parties and sports bars across the city to cheer on the US team. The absence of Folarin Balogun due to suspension will be felt, but fans are hopeful that other players can step up to fill the gap. As the team prepares to face a tough opponent in Belgium, Nashville's soccer community will be on edge, remembering the 2014 round of 16 loss to the same team. A win against Belgium would be a major milestone for the US team and would likely send shockwaves of excitement through the local soccer scene, setting the stage for a thrilling continuation of the World Cup.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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