World Cup Round of 32
USA 2 - 0 FT Bosnia & Herzegovina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' F. Balogun
HT
↓ A. Gigovic ↑E. Bajraktarevic 51'
↓ I. Sunjic ↑B. Tahirovic 51'
↓ E. Dzeko ↑E. Mahmic 51'
64' F. Balogun
↓ S. Kolasinac ↑H. Tabakovic 75'
↓ N. Katic ↑A. Memic 75'
S. Barbarez 80'
S. Radeljic 80'
82' M. Tillman
87' ↓ S. Dest ↑S. Berhalter
88' ↓ C. Pulisic ↑R. Pepi
90'+5 ↓ W. McKennie ↑G. Reyna
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
USA
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Richards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonee Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Weston McKennie
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tyler Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Tillman 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Sergiño Dest
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Folarin Balogun 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Christian Pulišić 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Matt Turner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Chris Brady
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miles Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Auston Trusty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Scally
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Reyna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Arfsten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Berhalter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Zendejas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Weah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haji Wright
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Pepi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amar Dedić 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Nikola Katić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Tarik Muharemović 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
Stjepan Radeljić
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Armin Gigović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Ivan Šunjić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Kerim Alajbegović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Martin Zlomislić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mladen Jurkas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arjan Malić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nihad Mujakić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Hadžikadunić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Tahirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ermin Mahmić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amir Hadžiahmetović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Memić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dženis Burnić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Bašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esmir Bajraktarević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovo Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haris Tabaković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samed Baždar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2021 | USA | 1 - 0 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Friendlies | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 01/29/2018 | USA | 0 - 0 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Friendlies | Stubhub Center (Carson, California) |
12/19/2021
01/29/2018
USA Win
Bosnia & Herzegovina Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
10-Man USA Survive Bosnian Test to Reach Round of 16
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A match defined by high knockout stakes and a dramatic red card saw the Americans overcome a severe numerical disadvantage to confidently book their progression.
Tension at Levi's Stadium
The Round of 32 delivered exactly the kind of tension expected when tournament survival is directly on the line. At a packed Levi's Stadium, the high Stakes were evident from the very first whistle as Bosnia & Herzegovina edged possession early on. The European side controlled the midfield tempo with 52% of the ball, weaving an impressive 441 total passes but utterly struggling to find a clinical edge in the final third. Despite their neat, methodical buildup play, they generated a mere 0.21 expected goals, highlighting a blunt and uninspired attacking approach against a disciplined American block. Meanwhile, USA happily absorbed the sustained pressure, waiting for the perfect counter-attacking window to alter the Balance of this tight knockout tie. Right on the stroke of halftime, their patience and tactical discipline paid massive dividends. A swift transition allowed F. Balogun to find the back of the net, establishing a crucial and confidence-boosting advantage heading into the dressing rooms.
A Rush of Blood
The second half brought a massive spike in Intensity as the Bosnians pushed desperately for an elusive equaliser. Just as the North Americans seemed entirely comfortable defending their narrow lead in front of an anxious home crowd, disaster struck out of nowhere. In the 64th minute, Balogun morphed abruptly from the team's hero to its ultimate villain, receiving a straight red card for a serious foul. This shocking dismissal completely shifted the tactical landscape of the match, forcing the hosts into a deep, desperate defensive block. The numerical disadvantage could have easily spurred a relentless Bosnian onslaught, but the visitors simply failed to capitalise on their golden opportunity. Instead of penetrating the box, they continued to fire low-threat, speculative shots from distance. The American defensive unit remained exceptionally resolute, throwing bodies in the way to register vital blocks and bravely maintain their increasingly fragile clean sheet.
Tillman Delivers the Knockout Blow
With the clock ticking down and Bosnian bodies pushed high up the pitch in desperation, glaring spaces inevitably opened up on the counter. In the 82nd minute, M. Tillman exploited a thoroughly fractured defensive line to bury the decisive second goal. His clinical, ice-cold finish ended any lingering hopes for the struggling visitors and sent the Levi's Stadium crowd into absolute raptures. Despite managing only eight total shots compared to Bosnia's nine, the victors were ruthlessly efficient in front of goal, heavily outperforming their 0.92 expected goals metric. The final whistle officially confirmed the American progression to the Round of 16, sparking wild celebrations on the touchline. It was a gritty, backs-to-the-wall victory that showcased immense squad character and tactical adaptability. However, their manager will undoubtedly sweat over the impending suspension of their premier striker as tougher knockout tests loom on the horizon.
Key Questions
How did the red card for F. Balogun impact the match?
Balogun's 64th-minute dismissal forced USA to defend deep. However, Bosnia failed to capitalise on the numerical advantage, allowing Tillman to seal the win on a late counter-attack.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Do or Die: USA Heavy Favorites to Advance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Despite the ruthless nature of knockout football, a severe tactical mismatch points toward a comfortable American progression over a leaky Bosnian defense.
The Setup
The USA step onto the pitch this July 02, 2026, carrying the weight of massive expectations and an attacking unit that refuses to take its foot off the gas. Finding the back of the net eight times across three group matches is no fluke; their imposing Form rating reflects a frontline firing on all cylinders. On the other side, Bosnia & Herzegovina squeezed through the initial phase by the skin of their teeth, shipping more goals than they scored. Knockout football naturally brings sky-high Stakes—it is literally survive and advance—but the competitive Balance points to a severely lopsided affair. With the Americans holding a commanding win probability, the European side must engineer a tactical masterclass to avoid an early flight home.
Key Battle
It all comes down to the spaces inside the penalty area. F. Balogun has been an absolute menace for the Americans, dictating the attacking tempo and finishing with ruthless efficiency. He will test the Bosnian defensive structure from the opening whistle. To counter this American storm, Bosnia & Herzegovina will look toward Ermin Mahmić. Having already netted twice in the tournament, Mahmić provides the essential outlet to relieve pressure and punish any complacency in the American backline. If he is starved of service, the game is over before it begins.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a match played entirely on American terms. The USA will dominate possession, stretch the pitch, and force the issue early. Expect the underdogs to sit deep and absorb pressure, but that dam will inevitably break. Our call is a commanding 3-0 victory for the USA, booking their ticket to the Round of 16 with minimal fuss.