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How will the USMNT cope without suspended star striker Folarin Balogun?
With Folarin Balogun controversially suspended for the USMNT's World Cup round-of-16 clash with Belgium, it's time to weigh options on how to replace him.

USMNT shows it can play ugly, which is exactly what it needs to succeed
This USMNT has the tools to deal with every situation, which is handy as it faces Belgium next.

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Men's World Cup scoreboard
VAR review: Why were Croatia denied an equalizer due to chip in the ball?

Portugal snatch thrilling victory, but should Ramos replace Ronaldo?


Grades and expectations
Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Bosnia get a B+

No matter the France result, Paraguay's inspired World Cup has been a success


FIFA World Cup
Can the U.S. win without Balogun? One big question for every World Cup round-of-16 team

World Cup Daily live: Travel chaos sees Speed miss Ronaldo game; Messi in action for Argentina


Sports betting
Odds to win the World Cup: Spain odds shorten after win; Argentina play Friday


Red card controversy
Messi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked World Cup outrage

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

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

How a bad loss to France helped reshape Colombia's World Cup campaign

Top Headlines
- Nagelsmann out as Germany boss, Klopp lined up
- Balogun suspended for U.S.-Belgium, maybe more
- Allegri named new Napoli manager in 3-year deal
- Simeone: Álvarez remains central to Atleti plans
- VAR rules out late Croatia goal as Portugal survive
- Ronaldo pays 'special' tribute to Jota after WC win
- No reds for mouth covering in Champions League
- Madrid deny interest in signing Enzo Fernández
- 🤔 Has Brazil really lost its World Cup aura?
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