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World Cup Daily LIVE: Brazil fans take over NYC ahead of Knicks game, Ronaldo arrives
Follow all the action from Saturday's World Cup action, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Flavors of the Game with Bobby Flay: Brazil vs Morocco

TOP HEADLINES

AROUND THE WORLD CUP
For Brazil, 24 years after their last World Cup title, it's win or bust

Chris Turner delivers epic Haiti vs. Scotland freestyle


FIFA WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
'The kid is insane': Why Balogun is primed to take the USMNT to new heights

USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best performances lead dazzling opener


MORE ON USMNT'S WIN
Four goals and an electric display: USMNT's World Cup opener was nearly perfect

VAR review: What was the 'mistaken identity' check on Ream, Almirón?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Roma keen to land Pulisic from Milan


CANADA DRAWS OPENING GAME
Don't forget Canada: Why opening draw shows this is their World Cup, too

Bosnia fan zone celebrates taking the lead vs. Canada by setting off flares


LOOKING AHEAD
Inside England's World Cup prep: Tuchel's squad survive storms, heat in Florida

With a rock-solid defense, can Ecuador make surprise run at the World Cup?


BREAKING DOWN THE FIRST GAMES
Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup's return to the Azteca

South Korea produce stirring revival to get off to winning start at FIFA World Cup

Top Headlines
- Balogun living WC 'dream' as U.S. choice pays off
- Pulisic subbed off at halftime, 'hoping it's nothing'
- Dempsey slams Marsch over anthem: Stay in lane
- Police dress as World Cup mascots for drug raid
- Two arrested after England World Cup gear stolen
- FIFA defends attendance despite empty seats
- Ghana gov't calls for review of Partey visa ruling
- Sources: Arsenal tracking Tzolis and Barcola
- 🤔Analyzing all contentious World Cup VAR calls
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