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Fans Erupt at Galaxy Park Watch Party After USMNT Advances to FIFA World Cup Round of 16

The U.S. scored before halftime and held off Bosnia and Herzegovina after a red card, setting up a round of 16 match with Belgium.

  • On Wednesday, the U.S. Men's National Team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first knockout stage victory since 2002.
  • Fans celebrated across the nation at organized watch parties, including Galaxy Park in Carson and the Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston, providing free community space to view the tournament together.
  • Striker Folarin Balogun scored in the 45th minute before receiving a red card in the 64th minute; playing one man down, Team USA secured victory with an 82nd-minute free kick from Malik Tillman.
  • Team USA faces Belgium on Monday in the Round of 16, a matchup some fans call a 'revenge game' after Belgium eliminated the U.S. in the 2014 World Cup.
  • Kansas City World Cup 2026 announced the FIFA Fan Festival will open July 6 as supporters highlight the team's 'grit' and 'integrity' following the victory.
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