James Ducker

The United States advanced to the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite a controversial red card shown to striker Folarin Balogun. The dismissal drew criticism from players and coach Mauricio Pochettino, who argued it was accidental and highlighted inconsistent officiating compared with earlier incidents involving Lionel Messi. With no option to appeal under Fifa rules, Balogun will miss the upcoming match against Belgium. The US extended their lead through a Malik Tillman free-kick and managed the remainder of the match with composure, demonstrating growing maturity despite playing a man down.