The U.S. men's national team has reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years, capping a group‑phase campaign that culminated in a 2‑0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A Red Card That Changed the Game
Forward Folarin Balogun was dismissed in the 64th minute, leaving the Americans a man down for the final half‑hour and forcing a tactical reshuffle that defined the remainder of the match.
Their next opponent will be Belgium on Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. CT in Seattle, a clash that will be broadcast on Fox and streamed via Fubo, the Fox One App, and Peacock in Spanish.
Belgium’s own advancement was far from guaranteed; they rallied in the closing stages to overturn a 2‑2 draw with Senegal, netting three goals in the last ten minutes for a 3‑2 win.
The broader tournament context features a 48‑team field that has now been trimmed to 32 for the knockout round, setting up a slate of Round of 16 fixtures that also includes Morocco versus Canada, Brazil against Norway, and Mexico taking on England.
The World Cup final is slated for Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. CT at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a venue that has previously hosted multiple championship matches.