# DID THE USA WIN THEIR FIRST KNOCKOUT GAME IN OVER 20 YEARS?! | RED CARD CONTROVERSY!! | R32 REVIEW & R16 PREVIEW!

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Podcast: [4 The Crew Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/4-the-crew-podcast-7203087)
Published: 2026-07-03T06:06:11+00:00
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## Resource

The USMNT has finally done it! Matt, Brian, and Sam break down the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32, giving the USMNT its first World Cup knockout win in over 20 years. We discuss the biggest moments from the match, what went right for the U.S., and how much this result changes expectations moving forward. Then we dive into the controversial red card shown to Flo Balogun, whether the decision was fair, and how his absence could affect the team in the next round. After that, we recap the other Round of 32 results that have happened so far, talk through the biggest surprises of the knockout stage, and preview the upcoming Round of 16 matchups. If you’re looking for USMNT vs Bosnia reaction, World Cup knockout analysis, Flo Balogun red card discussion, and R16 predictions, this episode has you covered.

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