M. Tillman
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World Cup 2026: Co-hosts USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach last 16
Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16. Balogun struck just before halftime but was later dismissed following a nasty clash with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic. Malik Tillman sealed a US victory with a free kick, setting up a last-16 clash with Belgium.
USMNT vs Belgium: Date, kickoff time and venue for 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash
The date, kickoff time and venue for the 2026 World Cup match between the USMNT and Belgium. Several intriguing matchups are taking shape in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, and one of the Round of 16 clashes will feature Belgium against the USMNT. The match is scheduled for Monday, July 6. What comes after this one for the winner could be an even tougher challenge, as either Spain or Portugal could await in the quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Seattle Stadium, which has a capacity of 68,740. Located in one of the country’s most soccer-passionate cities, the venue is expected to provide another fantastic atmosphere. Their previous match Belgium had already secured their place in the Round of 16 after surviving one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament, while the USMNT were able to win without extra time. Tielemans scored the penalty in the final minute of extra time (Alex Grimm/Getty Images) It was a huge comeback from Belgium against Senegal. Trailing by two goals late in the second half, they scored twice to force extra time before converting a late penalty to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory. The USMNT prevailed in a match that was far from easy. Folarin Balogun gave them the lead late in the first half, but the forward was sent off in the second half, making the task much harder. Despite playing with 10 men, they held on to their advantage until Malik Tillman scored a late free kick to seal a 2-0 victory. Their furthest World Cup run The USMNT enjoyed their best World Cup campaign in 1930, finishing in third place in the inaugural tournament, while Belgium’s best World Cup finish came in 2018 when they defeated England 2-0 to secure third place, their highest finish in the tournament.
England’s loss is USA’s gain as Pochettino finds a spearhead in Folarin Balogun
Against Paraguay, the Monaco striker provided the ruthless finishing the USMNT have often missed in recent yearsWorld Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the appEven after they conceded an early goal on Friday, Paraguay kept affording the United States ample room up the channel. As the ball reached Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie in midfield, their disoriented opponents never quite seemed to know how to station themselves to stem the tide. The US’s off-ball movement further complicated those efforts, dizzying Paraguay’s defense before it could establish an ideal structure.“I just tried to run in behind,” McKennie said after the US had completed their 4-1 victory. “I think I realized early on that they were struggling to follow my deep runs. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I keep trying to do it until they figure something out. I was able to find more space than usual, and it was fun. I really enjoyed to get on the ball as much as I did.” Continue reading...