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10-man USA stun Bosnia 2-0 as Pulisic defends Balogun's controversial red card

The United States survived Folarin Balogun's second-half dismissal to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday, with Malik Tillman's set-piece goal sealing the round-of-32 win. Christian Pulisic said Balogun 'didn't deserve the red card' but praised the team's resilience.

Football Jul 2
DR Congo manager Desabre learns of father's death at post-match press conference after England defeat

Sebastien Desabre was informed of his father's passing by DR Congo's communications manager at the end of his press conference following a 2-1 round-of-32 loss to England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta.

Football Jul 2
Extreme Heat in Philadelphia: France Face 40°C Conditions in Round of 16 Against Paraguay

France will face Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia for their World Cup Round of 16 match under brutal conditions: a heat dome could push temperatures to 40°C at kickoff, with players having had insufficient time to acclimatize.

Football Jul 2
Koundé silences critics with solid display against Sweden

Criticized for his recent performances, Jules Koundé delivered a convincing match during France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in World Cup 2026 qualifying, earning praise from Bixente Lizarazu.

Football Jul 2
Rennie hands debuts to Numia and Fineanganofo as All Blacks face France in Nations Championship opener

Dave Rennie has named two uncapped players on the bench for New Zealand's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch, with Hurricanes prop Xavier Numia and winger Fehi Fineanganofo in line for their All Blacks debuts.

Rugby Jul 2
Ronaldo set to start as Portugal face Croatia in World Cup round of 32

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal against Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, with a round of 16 place on the line. The 41-year-old has scored twice in three group-stage appearances at his sixth World Cup.

Football Jul 2
Jon Jones urges Topuria to stay honest after Gaethje stoppage ends unbeaten run

Jon Jones has offered Ilia Topuria a path back to the top following his first professional loss, telling Red Corner MMA that self-honesty — not excuses — is the key to winning a rematch. Topuria's corner stopped his UFC Freedom 250 title unification bout against Justin Gaethje after the fourth round.

MMA Jul 2
Sweden Accuses Referee Makkelie of Bias After 3-0 World Cup Loss to France

Eliminated 3-0 by France in the World Cup round of 16, Sweden acknowledged the superiority of the French team while denouncing referee Danny Makkelie's officiating, which they felt was too lenient toward the French.

Football Jul 2
Jock Campbell ends 1,300-day Wallabies exile to start against Ireland in Nations Championship opener

Joe Schmidt has handed Jock Campbell a surprise recall to start at fullback for Australia against world number three Ireland in Sydney on Saturday, ending an absence of more than 1,300 days from international rugby. Ryan Lonergan is also set for his maiden Test start at scrum-half.

Rugby Jul 2
Gaethje's coach Wittman backs Aleksandre Topuria's corner stoppage of Ilia at UFC 250

Trevor Wittman, Justin Gaethje's head coach, has defended Aleksandre Topuria's decision to stop his brother Ilia before the fifth round of their undisputed lightweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250, saying the corner made the right call when Ilia indicated he could not continue.

MMA Jul 2
Balogun scores then sees red as LeBron James salutes USA striker at World Cup

Folarin Balogun gave the United States the lead against Bosnia & Herzegovina with his third goal of the World Cup, prompting a congratulatory post from NBA legend LeBron James, before the former Arsenal striker was sent off following a VAR review early in the second half.

Football Jul 2
Balogun suspended for USA vs. Belgium after red card mars 2-0 win over Bosnia

Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium on Monday after his red card in the 64th minute of a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USMNT's leading scorer at the tournament, with three goals, faces an automatic suspension unless a FIFA appeal succeeds.

Football Jul 2
10-man USA end 24-year wait with 2-0 knockout win over Bosnia at World Cup 2026

The United States men's national team claimed their first World Cup knockout stage victory since 2002, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday. Folarin Balogun scored before his red card, with Malik Tillman sealing it from a free kick.

Football Jul 2
Balogun's controversial red card fails to derail USA as Tillman seals 2-0 win over Bosnia

Folarin Balogun was controversially dismissed in the 64th minute of the USA's round-of-32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, but 10-man United States held firm and Malik Tillman's free kick sealed a 2-0 victory.

Football Jul 2
Balogun sent off in controversial VAR call as USA face Bosnia with 10 men

Folarin Balogun was shown a red card after a VAR review in USA's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the on-field referee initially playing on. The decision drew immediate comparisons to an unpunished Lionel Messi challenge earlier in the tournament.

Football Jul 2
Kane's two-goal comeback seals England's dramatic 2-1 win over DR Congo at World Cup 2026

Harry Kane scored twice in the second half, including a header in the 75th minute, to overturn a 1-0 deficit and send England through at the 2026 World Cup. David Beckham, Keir Starmer and a host of celebrities led the tributes to the captain.

Football Jul 2
McKenzie embraces Rennie's attack reset as All Blacks prepare for France series opener

Damian McKenzie says the All Blacks' renewed attacking intent under Dave Rennie and Mike Blair is as much a shift in mindset as it is a structural overhaul, with the 74-Test playmaker eager to embrace a counter-attacking style ahead of the first-ever Test at Christchurch's new roofed stadium.

Rugby Jul 2
Balogun's LeBron 'Silencer' celebration earns reply from the NBA icon after USA goal

Folarin Balogun paid tribute to LeBron James with his signature 'Silencer' celebration after scoring against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup — and James himself responded, calling the striker a 'young king'.

Football Jul 2
Alderweireld recalls Belgium's 2018 miracle as Red Devils repeat 2-0 comeback to stun Senegal

Toby Alderweireld has reflected on Belgium's famous 3-2 comeback against Japan at the 2018 World Cup after the Red Devils produced a near-identical escape against Senegal, scoring twice in the final four minutes before winning in extra time.

Football Jul 2
Tielemans' last-gasp penalty snatches Belgium's World Cup survival after Senegal squander two-goal lead

Senegal led 2-0 with five minutes remaining but Belgium scored twice in three minutes through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to force extra time, before Tielemans converted a controversial VAR-awarded penalty deep into stoppage time to send Belgium through.

Football Jul 2

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