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Some Americans are reluctant to cheer for the US at the World Cup. They shouldn’t be | Alexander Abnos

There are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel discomfort about the behavior of their country. But sports have a way of bringing joy and unity

July 4, 2026

Football

‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card

Folarin Balogun said a yellow card would have been fair but accepted his one-match suspension as the US prepare to face Belgium without their leading striker

July 3, 2026

Football

Malik Tillman’s bloody sock game rockets into US World Cup history

The midfielder had to work hard to win his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this tournament. He is more than repaying his coach’s faith

July 2, 2026

Football

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A goal, a red and a LeBron James shout: Folarin Balogun gets the spotlight in US’s wild World Cup win

The versatile striker was dangerous in his time on the field on Wednesday, but that time was prematurely ended with a surprising ejection

July 2, 2026

Football

Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No

The automatic one-game suspension for a red card cannot be appealed, meaning the US’s top scorer will not be able to play in their last-16 match against Belgium

July 2, 2026

Football