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The Guardian FootballChristian Pulisic’s World Cup of TV stardom and ‘little glimpses’ ends in disappointment
For much of the star’s career, this tournament has been held as a high-water mark. Instead much of the USMNT’s success came without his involvement There was a quiver in Christian Pulisic’s voice as he answered the final question posed to him at the 2026 World Cup. On its face, the question was straightforward: how did the overall experience of this tournament meet his expectations? The subtext was overwhelming. For eight years, this World Cup co-hosted by the United States has been viewed as the potential high-water mark of his career and those of his teammates. Every machination of American soccer has operated with signposts displaying “2026” in bold. Continue reading...
BBC SportCan Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?
ESPNMVP Rodri shines, seeks more from Spain in QFs
Spain midfielder Rodri was named the best player in his team's 1-0 victory over Portugal but warned they still have "room for improvement" ahead of the World Cup quarterfinals
BBC SportFifa's Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' - McAllister
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.
BBC SportInside Liverpool's pre-season plans as Iraola starts work
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has arrived at the club's training ground and is preparing to start work with his new squad ahead of the Premier League season.
ESPNBelgium handed U.S. a World Cup reality check -- a...
The World Cup dream for the U.S. went up in smoke Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: USA bounced out by Belgium after Balogun furore; backlash against Fifa builds – live
⚽ News and previews before the final last-16 match-ups ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email us Let’s talk about everyone’s favourite subject: England! What a game that was against Mexico , by the way. I feel asleep about 1am (BST), woke up with England winning 2-1, just before Quansah got sent off and all hell broke loose. England’s defending in the final 20 minutes or so was an absolute work of art (thank you Dan Burn), even if Mexico’s attacking play lacked a certain amount of imagination. A magnificent performance by the players, not to mention Thomas Tuchel, who I feared had gone too early with the: ‘Play a back five, and just hack the ball anywhere’ strategy. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballThe US had the biggest opportunity in the history of American soccer. They wasted it | Alexander Abnos
The USA men’s run at a home World Cup had attracted people who usually ignore soccer. Instead of triumph, they saw a humbling by Belgium In the closing moments of the USA’s 3-2 win against Portugal at the 2002 World Cup, the ESPN commentator Jack Edwards took a moment to remind viewers who had stayed up all night of the profound result they were witnessing. From his perch in Suwon, South Korea – where he was watching the first match of a campaign that would end in a quarter-final that remains the high‑water mark for the modern US men’s national team – Edwards delivered a soliloquy that cut straight to the heart of the profound role World Cups play not just for the USA men’s team but for soccer as a force in American life. “The players on that 1950 team that beat England … this [result] is about the foundation that they laid,” Edwards said in his booming bravado as the hour crept toward 7am ET. “This is about the thousands of American families who have helped this sport grow, and the people in those pockets all over the country who have stuck with soccer. And it’s also for those seven- or eight- or nine‑year-old kids, who are going to hear about this result when they wake up in the morning and rush outside, and knock a ball against a wall, and dream of something even greater than this.” Continue reading...
BBC SportBurnley in talks to appoint Hayen as boss
Burnley are progressing in talks to appoint Genk head coach Nicky Hayen to fill their managerial vacancy.
BBC SportLa Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa
La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy.
The Guardian FootballBelgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump
Fans across Belgium watched 4-1 win in early hours Victory ‘a real slap in the face for Trump and Infantino’ Belgium fans reacted with jubilation after the national team trounced the USA in a World Cup game that was overshadowed by the controversy over Donald Trump’s lobbying to overturn the suspension of the striker Falorin Balogun. Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, has yet to comment on the national team’s triumph, but the official Instagram account of his cat offered a sardonic, albeit indirect sign of satisfaction. Maximus, De Wever’s beloved cat, was shown lying on a rug holding a soft toy in the image of the US president. “I slept really well last night. And you?” reads the speech bubble in Dutch. Continue reading...
BBC SportMessi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.
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USA are out and Ronaldo bows out.
BBC SportWhy European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
BBC Sport'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
The Guardian FootballBest fans at the World Cup? How Colombia’s support powered the team to success
Néstor Lorenzo’s side face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and will be hoping for the same backing that has shocked opponents so far Mexico City, Guadalajara, Miami, Kansas City – Colombia’s World Cup journey has gradually been heading north for three weeks. Thousands of their supporters now descend on Vancouver looking to see Néstor Lorenzo’s side try to reach their first quarter-final in 12 years when they face Switzerland on Tuesday. After Mexico and the United States, “yellow fever” is about to hit Canada. This sort of fan migration, which has filled host cities with vibrant colour and joy, has not been seen since that last quarter-final in 2014, when Colombia supporters travelled in massive numbers to Brazil, not only owing to its proximity but also to the fact that the selección had not qualified for a World Cup for almost a generation before. James Rodríguez, the breakout star of that tournament, addressed the fans before travelling to North America as captain this year as there had been trouble when Colombia were in the US for the 2024 Copa América. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballUSA fall asleep in Seattle and it’s tchau Ronaldo | World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Archie Rhind-Tutt , Nick Ames and Sid Lowe as error-prone USA are picked off by Belgium and Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup for good Continue reading...
BBC SportA shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.