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FIFA World Cup: U.S. shuts out Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to Round of 16
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
The U.S. Men’s National Team has won its first knockout round match in the FIFA World Cup since 2002.The U.S. shut out Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Wednesday evening match in San Francisco.The match wasn’t without difficulty for the Americans.U.S. star Christian Pulisic and striker Folarin B...
Key takeaway Men’s National Team has won its first knockout round match in the FIFA World Cup since 2002.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The U.S. Men's National Team's advancement to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup brings excitement to Atlanta 's soccer community. As the team prepares to face Belgium on Monday, local fans will be watching closely to see how the Americans perform without striker Folarin Balogun, who was ejected from the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The red card will likely have implications for the team's strategy in the upcoming game. Atlanta's own soccer enthusiasts will be gathering in local bars and restaurants to cheer on the U.S. team, and the city's international community will be paying close attention to the match against Belgium. With the team's next game taking place in Seattle, Atlanta fans will have to settle for watching from afar, but their enthusiasm and support for the U.S. team will be just as strong.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. Men’s National Team has won its first knockout round match in the FIFA World Cup since 2002.The U.S. shut out Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Wednesday evening match in San Francisco.The match wasn’t without difficulty for the Americans.U.S. star Christian Pulisic and striker Folarin B...
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