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National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony

'Most optimistic I've been' - Wondo backs USMNT, reflects on Belgium

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.

Trump admits he asked Infantino to review Balogun red card

Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, after the American was sent off during the USMNT's fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The one-game ban imposed by the contentious decision was soon suspended for a year, leaving Balogun able to play in the U.S.'s World Cup round of 16 fixture against Belgium.

'Scored at a World Cup!' - The families behind USMNT’s WC run

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.

USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Belgium challenge FIFA over Balogun decision in furious update

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.

Balogun scandal shows how much World Cup has been tarnished

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.