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The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium
Becky Sullivan | Jul 7, 2026, 1:58 AM UTC
The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.

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The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card callBecky Sullivan | Jul 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC

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Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play BelgiumKristin Wright, Becky Sullivan | Jul 5, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC

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The U.S. defeats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup knockout roundBecky Sullivan | Jul 1, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC

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On to the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so farBecky Sullivan | Jun 28, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC

How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team
Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.
Becky Sullivan | Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. loses to Turkey 3-2 in World Cup
Win, lose or draw, the U.S. had already won Group D and a favorable path in the knockout round. A starting lineup of mostly substitutes held even with Turkey until the final play of the game.
Becky Sullivan | Jun 25, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't
This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.
Russell Lewis | Jun 22, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC

No Pulisic, no problem: U.S. tops Australia 2-0 in World Cup despite missing its star
As Christian Pulisic sat with a hurt calf, the U.S. dominated to remain undefeated in group play. With Turkey's loss to Paraguay Friday, the Americans won Group D and advanced to the knockout round.
Becky Sullivan, Russell Lewis | Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1
Striker Folarin Balogun knocked in two goals, the second a one-on-two stunner to the upper corner of the net to end the first half. For the Americans, it was an impressive start to a home World Cup.
Becky Sullivan, Russell Lewis | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

