ES Ben Aknoun Overview

'We let you down' - Balogun says sorry to USMNT fans after dismal World Cup exit

USMNT star Folarin Balogun has issued a heartfelt apology to supporters following the United States' humbling exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Monaco striker was at the center of a global firestorm after his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was sensationally overturned by FIFA, allowing him to feature in the 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium.

WC26 Power Rankings: France & England prove their mettle

We're in the end game now! With only eight teams remaining, the 2026 World Cup is about to reach boiling point, with the stakes unspeakably high for each of the quarter-finalists. The next round has a lot to live up, too, after this thrilling tournament continued to deliver moments of magic on an almost daily basis.

Why are there no World Cup matches today? One-day break in schedule explained

The 2026 World Cup has been a non-stop festival of football across North America, but fans looking for their daily fix on Wednesday will find the schedule surprisingly empty. After a breathless round of 16 that saw the world's heavyweights battle for survival, FIFA has implemented a tactical pause in the proceedings.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal tickets

All you need to know about obtaining tickets to the epic quarterfinal clashes - with all matches now confirmed

Freese blunder, fading stars among 5 reasons for USMNT's WC exit

The team's World Cup exit wasn't defined by a singular moment, but by a series of factors that doomed them on the day

USA Training And Press Conference - FIFA World Cup 2026

U.S. Soccer to meet with Pochettino after rest and reflection

U.S. Soccer says that the federation will reengage in conversations about Mauricio Pochettino's future after a period of rest and reflection following the U.S. men's national team's World Cup exit. The USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium on Monday, ending the team's World Cup run and, potentially, ending Pochettino's time in charge of the team.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	USM Khenchela	30	12	8	10	37	37	0	44	W W D W L
8	CS Constantine	30	11	10	9	35	30	5	43	L D L W D
9	ES Ben Aknoun	30	11	10	9	41	39	2	43	D D L W L
10	USM Alger	30	8	15	7	34	29	5	39	D D D L L
11	ES Setif	30	10	9	11	33	36	-3	39	W W W L W

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