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Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Thursday.

USA moves on!

Time to get your Team USA gear ready. The U.S. men's national team turned in a gritty performance yesterday despite being down a player, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32. It was the USMNT's first win in a World Cup knockout round game since 2002, and their 10 goals so far are now a USMNT record for the entire tournament.

The USMNT will now move on to face Belgium on Monday in the round of 16 in Seattle — but without Folarin Balogun after he was dealt a red card. Balogun was sent off in a controversial decision that has drawn plenty of outrage.

See Team USA erupt in celebration after the game in California | Here are all the remaining 2026 World Cup teams.

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