US Advances to Round of 16 After Controversial Red Card and Gritty Win
Folarin Balogun scored his third World Cup goal, giving the United States a lead before his second-half red card. Despite being a man down, Malik Tillman secured the 2-0 victory with a late free-kick goal, advancing the U.S. to the round of 16. This win marks the Americans’ second knockout stage victory in World Cup history and snaps a lengthy winless streak against European opponents. The team now prepares to face Belgium in Seattle.
John Q. Hosedrinker