SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STADIUM — What does it say about this U.S. men’s national team that it can lose its top striker and leading scorer to a red card, then band together for the final 36 minutes and not only preserve its lead, but add to it and concede nothing? “Would it be weird … Read more
The U.S. men’s soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup round of 16, but the victory came with some controversy that could hurt the team in the long run. Folarin Balogun received a red card during the 64th minute of the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USA … Read more
The United States was exhilarated after staving off Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night. Perhaps not quite as exhilarated, but certainly quite happy, were the public betting masses, who were all over the USA in World Cup odds for the Round of 32 knockout match. Sportsbooks in Las Vegas and across the nation reported … Read more
In the United States’ round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, striker Folarin Balogun was sent off with a red card after stepping on Bosnia and Herzegovina player Tarik Muharemović’s ankle. That red-card decision by referee Rafael Claus — VAR reviewed Balogun’s challenge — dropped the USA to 10 men for the … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has his sights set on his first-ever World Cup trophy. After a second-place finish in Group K, Portugal advanced to the round of 32. Portugal will face Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, competing for a round of 16 spot. But will Ronaldo play against Croatia? Here’s everything you need to know about … Read more
Folarin Balogun received a shocking red card in the 64th minute of the USA’s round-of-32 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night. Balogun was competing for the ball with center back Tarik Muharemovic, and Balogun stepped on the Bosnian defender’s ankle while he was falling toward the ground. Brazilian referee Raphael Claus was sent … Read more
The U.S. men’s national team was stunned on Wednesday when Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of its World Cup round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. USA won, 2-0, to advance to the round of 16 and will face Belgium. The question now is: … Read more
Seattle Stadium was the venue for a thrilling and dramatic matchup between Belgium and Senegal in the Round of 32, where in the end, it was the Red Devils who took the 3-2 victory with a remarkable comeback display in added extra time. The goal, a penalty awarded five minutes after the 120th-minute mark, was … Read more
The round of 32 rolls on at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup with more surprises in store as teams with different styles and different expectations will square off. The day begins in Los Angeles, where one of the pre-tournament favorites in Spain will take on an Austria team that will be looking to relentlessly … Read more
The United States is set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the Round of 32, looking to win only its second knockout-stage game at a men’s FIFA World Cup. The U.S. finished first in Group D and earned the right to play Bosnia and Herzegovina, which finished third … Read more