Lineker: U.S. should've left Balogun out vs. Belgi...

Gary Lineker believes the United States should have left Folarin Balogun out of their team to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16 even after the controversial decision to suspend his one-match ban.

Hossam Hassan said Egypt were the victim of an "injustice" in their 3-2 World Cup defeat against Argentina due to FIFA "wanting Lionel Messi to stay in the running."

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Cristiano Ronaldo said this would be his last World Cup, and after losing to Spain on Monday night, this chapter of his incredible career is now closed. Let's look back to see where each campaign went wrong.

Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth straight World Cup knockout match to help Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta.

FIFA have launched an investigation for an alleged incident of racist abuse involving YouTuber IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verdein the World Cup on Friday.

Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury, the Red Devils have confirmed.

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth-straight World Cup knockout match to help Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta.

Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said "there's always justice somewhere in life" after beating a U.S. team controversially featuring Folarin Balogun,

Belgium defeated the USMNT 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match Monday night -- and poked fun at the U.S. afterward.

Argentina and Egypt go head-to-head in Atlanta for a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, and you can follow the action live with ESPN.

Folarin Balogun accepts the decision to clear him to play for the United States against Belgium on Monday was "controversial" but insisted he played no part in the process.

Former England striker Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal players don't enjoy playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in the way Argentina players do with Lionel Messi.

Neymar's father has urged his son to "keep playing football" and "delight people once again," following Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway.

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has been named as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC.

Mauricio Pochettino as admitted his disappointment at the "politics and manipulation" which overshadowed the United States' World Cup exit following President Donald Trump's intervention.

Portugal will look back at this World Cup as a "missed opportunity," Bruno Fernandes has said.

It all broke right for the U.S. this tournament: the draw, the injuries, the decisions. And yet America is once again coming to terms with a round-of-16 exit.

The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was a distraction.

Liverpool have made contact over a move for Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Carlo Ancelotti calling up Neymar to Brazil's World Cup squad was always a risk, and it backfired badly when they got eliminated to Norway in the round of 16.

Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses is a monumental moment for the club and the WSL, but will it work?

Harry Kane said England will have to "calm down" after their emotionally draining win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

The United States were soundly beaten 4-1 by Belgium, while Spain left it late to beat Portugal and you can follow all of the latest news on ESPN.

This USMNT was supposed to be special, but terrible performances throughout the U.S. roster led to a bitter World Cup exit in the round of 16.

Johan Manzambi, the breakout star for Switzerland at the World Cup, left training early on Monday ahead of Tuesday's round of 16 match against Colombia.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the 2026 World Cup is presenting a strong challenge for the tournament favorites, who are struggling to overcome lower-ranked opponents

The United States' World Cup dream went up in smoke on Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium in a display that will linger long in the memory.