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2026 FIFA World Cup

USMNT shows it can play ugly, which is exactly what it needs to succeed

Play pretty? Fine. Play nasty? No problem. This USMNT has the tools to deal with every situation, which is handy as it faces Belgium next without its top scorer.

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World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red-carded

'Never a red card' - Pochettino disputes Balogun's dismissal for USMNT

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Richards: Time for USMNT to start a streak vs. European nations

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Gomez: USMNT will grow from win vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina

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USMNT fans in Washington, D.C., erupt after Balogun's opener

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

World Cup Daily live: Balogun celly in USMNT win gets LeBron seal of approval

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What to do without Balogun?

Klinsmann: USA has quality to beat Belgium without Balogun

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Can Pepi step up for USMNT in Balogun's absence?

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Men's World Cup scoreboard

Argentina, KC and food

Welcome to Pete's Garden: Messi, Argentina's World Cup meals helping KC families

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England advance

Kane delivers for England at vital moment in dramatic win vs. Congo DR

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Kane winner sparks chaos at England watch party

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Belgium come back late

Veteran Belgium rage against the dying of the light to defeat Senegal

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World Cup VAR review: Did Belgium deserve penalty that won match vs. Senegal?

Transfer Talk

Ranking all 20 Premier League clubs on transfer work for 2025-26 season

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Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan tracking Liverpool's Van Dijk

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