USMNT Edge Bosnia 2-0, Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

The USMNT survived a second-half red card for Folarin Balogun to grind out a gritty 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun’s dismissal in the 67th minute left the Americans shorthanded, but they held firm defensively and capitalized on set pieces to secure the win. Weston McKennie broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute with a header from a corner, while Giovanni Reyna doubled the lead in the 85th, finishing a counterattack with composure.

Bosnia pushed hard in the final 20 minutes but couldn’t find a breakthrough against a disciplined backline marshaled by center-backs John Brooks and Miles Robinson. The Americans absorbed pressure, limited clear chances, and protected a lead that now keeps their World Cup dreams alive. " The tactical flexibility displayed after Balogun’s exit cannot be overstated.