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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Watch U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Celebrate World Cup Knockout Win With Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sing-Along
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team is on a roll during this 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, and Weston McKennie made sure to celebrate their latest victory while jamming out to country music’s biggest song. Following the team’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, the midfielder shared a celebratory video on social media from the team bus. In the clip, he played and passionately sang along to Ella Langley’s smash h…
Fans in Fresno Celebrate as U.S. Advances to World Cup Round of 16
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Soccer fans in Fresno erupted in celebration as the United States Men’s National Team secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a win-or-go-home World Cup matchup, advancing to the tournament’s round of 16. At Fresno Indoor Soccer, dozens of supporters gathered to watch the match, with many dressed in red, white and blue as they cheered on the Americans. Every shot, save and foul drew reactions from the crowd, with…
Evanston residents, President Chiang cheer on US team at FIFA World Cup watch party
A chorus of cheers erupted from the turf field outside the Robert Crown Community Center as the U.S. Men’s National Team punched its ticket to the FIFA World Cup round of 16, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 Wednesday night. Hundreds of fans braved the heat to watch the game on the big screen. The watch party, hosted... The post Evanston residents, President Chiang cheer on US team at FIFA World Cup watch party appeared first on The Daily North…
Evanston cheers U.S. into World Cup Round of 16 at community watch party
In a loud cheer, hundreds of Evanston residents and soccer fans celebrated the United States 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup outside the Robert Crown Community Center Wednesday evening. The watch party, hosted by the City of Evanston and Northwestern University, also marked newly appointed Northwestern President Mung Chiang’s first day in office. Chiang welcomed attendees and served free ice cream to the community …
FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday? Latest results and Round of 16 qualifiers
FIFA 2026: Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, beating Ecuador 2-0. England narrowly escaped an upset, with Harry Kane's brace securing a 2-1 victory over DR Congo. Belgium staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time. The United States comfortably advanced, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0.
Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival will be open July 6 after USA World Cup win
The FIFA Fan Festival will be open in Kansas City on Monday, July 6, after the United States punched its ticket to the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.
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