Published Jul 1, 2026, 10:44 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Steely USA overcome Bosnia and Herzegovina and controversial red to reach World Cup last 16
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The US had their hands on their heads. Weston McKennie’s face betrayed a look of total disbelief. Mauricio Pochettino waved his hands towards the sky, incredulous. Folarin Balogun had been sent off after a seemingly innocent collision with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemović that saw the US striker land a foot on his opponent’s ankle. Just like that, the United States’ high-flying World Cup journey had the feel of impending doom. The temperature had soared on a previously cool, sunny even