The United States advance to the World Cup last 16 after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a match that includes a controversial sending-off. Multiple outlets report that USA’s striker Folarin Balogun, who scores the team’s opener against Bosnia, is shown a red card in the second half following a VAR review. The decision is widely described as contentious, with coverage comparing the handling of similar incidents involving Lionel Messi, and raising questions about whether refereeing is consistent in like-for-like situations. Despite the red card, the USA still win the match and secure progression to the knockout stage. Reports describe the USA as “marching on” despite the setback, with attention shifting to whether Balogun’s suspension could affect their next match. Across the sources, the core points remain the same: the USA’s victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina seals advancement, Balogun’s second-half red card becomes the main talking point, and the VAR decision is questioned rather than accepted as straightforward.