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The Standard
… The night's only potential sour note was the half-time withdrawal of Christian Pulisic, the US attacking talisman who is carrying the hopes of the nation as they attempt a deep run into the World Cup knockouts for the first time since their quarter-final appearance in 2002. …
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hostsCitizen Digital
… t World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994 By AFP June 12, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of file photos created on June 10, 2026, shows USA's forward #10 Christian Pulisic …
USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup Round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, following a VAR review for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Balogun's dismissal in the 64th minute means he will miss the last-16 match against Belgium.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup Round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, following a VAR review for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Balogun's dismissal in the 64th minute means he will miss the last-16 match against Belgium.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32, advancing to face Belgium in the last 16. Malik Tillman added a second goal from a free kick.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time but was sent off after a clash with a Bosnia defender, yet the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, with Malik Tillman adding a second goal from a free kick. The victory sets up a last-16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking to reach the last 16, while the USA prepare for what coach Thomas Tuchel calls "the biggest match in their football history." England are favoured but Tuchel warned of narrow margins after Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated on penalties in the round of 32.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Turkey defeated a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in a Group D dead-rubber match. Already eliminated, Turkey scored their first goal in the tournament after two losses, while the US fielded a reshuffled lineup ahead of their knockout match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare, joining Mexico as the first teams to progress. The US scored an early own goal in the 11th minute and controlled possession throughout the match at Seattle's Lumen Field.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the entire squad after the co-hosts defeated Paraguay 4-1 on Friday in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding another, saying the victory was a collective team performance rather than individual brilliance.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup's first match on US soil, held in Los Angeles, with goals from Folarin Balogun (2), Gio Reyna, and an own goal giving the co-hosts a dominant start to the tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup tournament opener on home soil, with goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, giving the co-hosts an early advantage in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →