Americans Celebrate After Advancing to Round of 16

Fans gathered outside the stadium in Santa Clara, California, to celebrate the United States' historic victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Across the state, in Carson, California, supporters erupted in joy after striker Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal, and then cheered wildly at the final whistle.

The last – and only – time the Americans secured a knockout stage victory at a World Cup was on June 17, 2002, when they defeated Mexico 2-0 in the Round of 16 in South Korea.

At the 1994 World Cup, the US national team advanced from the group stage and faced Brazil at Stanford Stadium, less than 15 miles (approximately 24 km) from this year's match venue in Santa Clara. The USA then lost 0-1 to the eventual world champions. Following their win against Mexico in 2002, the American team has a record of 0 wins and 3 losses in World Cup Round of 16 matches.

Nevertheless, according to bookmakers, the USA holds an advantage in their Round of 16 clash against a strong Belgium side.