02.07.2026 05:10
In the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina lost 2-0 to the USA, ending their tournament journey. Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko was injured early in the second half and could not continue the match. The 40-year-old Džeko is expected to retire from football after this game.
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 32, the USA faced Bosnia and Herzegovina. The match played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium was won by the USA 2-0.
A GOAL IN EACH HALF
The goals that brought victory to the host USA were scored by Florin Balogun in the 45th minute and Malik Tillman from a free kick in the 82nd minute.
BALOGUN'S FIRST IN 20 YEARS
USA striker Balogun was sent off with a red card in the 64th minute after a harsh challenge on an opponent. The star became the first player since Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final to both score and receive a red card in a World Cup knockout match.
DZEKO'S SAD FAREWELL
Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko was injured in the 48th minute of the second half and could not continue playing. The 40-year-old star is expected to retire from football after this match.
USA'S NEXT OPPONENT: BELGIUM
With this result, Bosnia and Herzegovina said goodbye to the World Cup in the round of 32. The USA advanced to the round of 16. Mauricio Pochettino's students will face Belgium in the next round to advance to the quarterfinals.