USA Breaks World Cup Curse
The 24-year curse is officially broken! 🇺🇸 Down to 10 men, the USMNT holds on for a historic World Cup victory. Tap to see how they did it!
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10 consecutive defeats against European opponents was the grim streak hanging over the United States team. On balance, that curse is officially broken after a dramatic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina propelled the hosts into the World Cup last 16.
The high-tempo match in the San Francisco Bay Area saw Follarin Balogun score near halftime, only to be sent off later for an accidental-looking foul on Tariq Muharemovic. Down to 10 men, the US squad held firm before Malik Tillman secured the win with a sumptuous free kick 8 minutes from time.
This physical triumph ended a grueling 24-year wait for a World Cup knockout stage win. The tracked victory now sets up a massive round-of-16 clash in Seattle against Belgium, who advanced after beating Senegal 3-2.
