The American team opened the scoring in stoppage time of the first half. Folarin Balogun scored, putting the tournament hosts ahead just before the break. However, shortly after the start of the second half, the situation became complicated for the USA team. In the 60th minute, Balogun received a red card for a foul, leaving the hosts with ten players. With the numerical advantage, the players of Bosnia and Herzegovina began to control the ball more and attack more frequently, but they failed to capitalize on their chances. The final touch in the match was provided by Malik Tillman. In the 82nd minute, he successfully executed a free kick from 17 meters, doubling the USA's lead and setting the final score at 2-0. The victory was historic for the Americans. The USA team won a World Cup playoff match for the first time since 2002, ending a wait of over twenty years. In the Round of 16, the tournament hosts will face Belgium. The Belgians showed character in their first-round match, coming back from a two-goal deficit against Senegal to equalize and then snatch victory in extra time — 3-2. The 2026 World Cup is being held for the first time with 48 teams. The tournament is hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with the final match scheduled for July 19. The American team continues its performance in the home tournament and has now taken another step towards repeating its best result in World Cups in the 21st century.