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Chris Wondolowski backs the USMNT to make a World Cup run as the Quakes legend reflects on his own tournament journey and the Bay Area’s soccer buzz.

Every USMNT World Cup goal has sparked joy far beyond the pitch, with families, friends, and loved ones sharing in moments years in the making.

The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has launched a stinging attack on FIFA following the governing body's unprecedented decision to allow Folarin Balogun to escape a mandatory suspension. The USMNT striker was cleared to play in the World Cup round-of-16 clash against Belgium despite receiving a straight red card in his previous outing.

The World Cup was actually becoming somewhat enjoyable. After the almost complete removal of jeopardy from the group stage caused by the tournament's farcical format, the overdue start of knockout football has unsurprisingly provided us with some genuine excitement - so much so, in fact, that you've probably already forgotten how disgracefully Iran were treated by the United States. Or that referee Omar Artan - along with millions of other Africans - wasn't even allowed to attend.