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World Cup live updates: Balogun gives U.S. lead over Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup live updates: Balogun gives U.S. lead over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The United States kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage as take on Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32.

USMNT fans in Washington, D.C., erupt after Balogun's opener USMNT fans in Washington, D.C., erupt after Balogun's opener

USMNT fans in Washington, D.C., erupt after Balogun's opener

Veteran Belgium rally to beat Senegal and show aging squad isn't finished Veteran Belgium rally to beat Senegal and show aging squad isn't finished

Belgium showed incredible character in rallying from 2-0 down to defeat Senegal in extra time. Was their fightback a sign of things to come, or one last flourish from a golden generation of players?

Switzerland's Embolo praises Algeria's coach before World Cup clash Switzerland's Embolo praises Algeria's coach before World Cup clash

Switzerland's Breel Embolo praised Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic for transforming the Swiss national team during his seven-year tenure, a day before the two sides meet in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday.

Spain coach 'loves' Lamine Yamal's 'optimism, confidence' Spain coach 'loves' Lamine Yamal's 'optimism, confidence'

Coach Luis de la Fuente said he "loves" Lamine Yamal's "optimism and confidence" after the star boasted that Spain would be "almost unstoppable" when they hit top World Cup form.

World Cup VAR review: Did Belgium deserve penalty vs. Senegal? World Cup VAR review: Did Belgium deserve penalty vs. Senegal?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.