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Justice with an asterisk: Two things can be true about Balogun's World Cup reprieve
For USMNT fans, seeing Folarin Balogun play against Belgium after FIFA rescinded his suspension will feel a bit odd -- a jumble of joy tinged with a heavy slice of unease.
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Nobody benefits from FIFA letting Balogun off the hook -- not even the USMNT
The U.S. will be buzzing to have Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium on Monday.
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Men's World Cup scoreboard
Agony of defeat
Brazil, Mexico at end of World Cup road
What's next for Brazil after another painful World Cup exit?
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Álvarez on Mexico KO: 'It hurts deeply because this is a family'
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England end Mexico's World Cup with best win on foreign soil in their history
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World Cup VAR review: Quansah's red, Kane's penalty -- did the ref get it right?
Burley: Bellingham played like a 'man possessed' in England's win
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Party in London, pain in Mexico City as England hold on to win
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Back-to-back penalties cause chaos as Mexico trim deficit
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Chaos in London at 2:30 a.m. as England score two in 98 seconds
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Quiñones goal causes joy in Mexico City
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Sights and sounds
World Cup Daily live: Harry Kane loses voice in hilarious interview, USMNT prepares for Belgium
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Norway coach Solbakken slams Balogun decision as 'bad, bad, bad, bad'
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Opposition scouting: Former USMNT boss Bruce Arena breaks down Belgium
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A key USMNT World Cup perk: An embedded barber who keeps players' hair looking fresh
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How important is the midfield battle in Portugal vs. Spain?
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Evaluating the teams
Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Forgettable Brazil get a D
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World Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: Who's No. 1?
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- Belgium want FIFA to explain Balogun reversal
- UEFA: FIFA crossed 'red line' on Balogun ban
- Tottenham sign Tonali for club record $125M fee
- Mexico proud, but 'hurt' after exiting World Cup
- Balogun ban lifted; Trump asked FIFA to review
- England survive to beat Mexico in Azteca thriller
- Tearful Neymar: Brazil career 'over' after WC exit
- Ronaldo confirms '26 will be his final World Cup
- 🏆2026-27 UCL season begins mid-World Cup
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2026 World Cup Golden Boot tracker: Will Messi, Mbappe, or other score most goals?
We're into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot.
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How Mexico's World Cup run brought a small Oregon town to life
The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands and those left behind. In Woodburn, Oregon, soccer is more than just a game.
USMNT at the World Cup
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
Legends chasing milestones
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
