World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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Tielemans' 125th-minute penalty completes Belgium's stunning 3-2 comeback against Senegal
Belgium were 2-0 down with three minutes of normal time remaining before Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced extra time, with Tielemans then converting a VAR-awarded penalty in the 125th minute to seal a 3-2 win over Senegal.
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Tielemans penalty in 125th minute completes Belgium's comeback to eliminate Senegal at World Cup
Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in Seattle, with Youri Tielemans converting a controversial VAR-awarded penalty deep into extra time to send the Africans home and book Belgium's place in the last 16.
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Tuchel credits assistant Barry for Declan Rice right-back switch that turned England's World Cup qualifier
Thomas Tuchel has revealed it was assistant coach Anthony Barry's idea to move Declan Rice to right-back during England's 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo, a switch made just five minutes before Harry Kane's equaliser.
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Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England's last-16 World Cup clash
Thomas Tuchel has called on parents to let their children watch England's 1am BST round-of-16 tie against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday, days after Harry Kane's double sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo.
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Belgium snatch dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal as Rice allays England injury fears
Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup round of 32, with a 120th-minute Youri Tielemans penalty settling it. Earlier, England beat DR Congo 2-1 thanks to a Harry Kane brace, though Declan Rice's late substitution briefly raised concerns.
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Lukaku and Tielemans rescue Belgium with two goals in three minutes to level Senegal at 2-2
Belgium looked dead and buried at 2-0 down against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, but substitute Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans struck in the 86th and 89th minutes to force extra time.
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Trossard and Tielemans brawl then combine to rescue Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal
Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans had to be separated by Romelu Lukaku during Belgium's 2026 World Cup clash with Senegal in Washington, only to bury their differences and combine for a late equaliser that forced extra time after Belgium trailed 2-0.
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Raphael Claus to referee USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina at World Cup Round of 32
Brazilian official Raphael Claus, who refereed the 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, will take charge of the World Cup Round of 32 clash between co-hosts USA and Bosnia-Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Barry's half-time brainwave moved Rice to right-back as England edged past DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel has credited assistant Anthony Barry with the idea to shift Declan Rice to right-back in the closing stages of England's 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo, with Rice admitting it was "the hardest 12 minutes of the game".
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Rice insists he is 'good as gold' despite injury scare in England's comeback win over DR Congo
Declan Rice was substituted late in England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo at the World Cup and was seen icing his quad, but the Arsenal midfielder has since declared himself fit for Monday's round-of-16 tie against Mexico.
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France-Paraguay in 2026 World Cup threatened by extreme heat and storms in Philadelphia
The Round of 16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday, July 4 in Philadelphia could be seriously disrupted by temperatures reaching 46°C and a 33% risk of violent thunderstorms.
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Kane's two late goals rescue England from DR Congo to reach World Cup last 16
Harry Kane headed England level before curling a 86th-minute winner to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, sending the Three Lions into a round-of-16 meeting with Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
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Three pitch invaders halt Belgium vs Senegal World Cup round of 32 match in Seattle
Three protesters ran onto the pitch at Seattle Stadium in the 31st minute of Belgium's round of 32 clash with Senegal, forcing a temporary halt to play. Security guards chased and removed the invaders, believed to be social media influencers, before the match resumed.
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