USMNT shrugs off Balogun noise in WCup 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.

U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.

Former Brazil great Rivaldo set aside his country's fierce football rivalry with Argentina to praise Lionel Messi's standout performance against Egypt.

Granit Xhaka has confirmed his intention to stay with Sunderland following recent speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea.

And then there were eight. Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals start on Thursday with each team three wins away from lifting the trophy.

Brazil's Bruno Guimarães has opened up about the psychological toll of missing a penalty at the World Cup.

Anthony Gordon is loving life at the World Cup and says the current England squad is "the best group I have been a part of by a country mile."

The World Cup field has been whittled down to eight teams, and individual superstars are more influential at this point in the tournament.

Arsenal have announced the signing of Switzerland international Géraldine Reuteler.

Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are vying for the signature of USMNT and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Transfer Talk has the latest.

The World Cup field has been whittled down to eight teams, and individual superstars are more influential at this point in the tournament.

Lautaro Martinez told a visibly emotional Lionel Messi to enjoy the moment following Argentina's 3-2 triumph over Egypt on Tuesday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup.

Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.

Argentina left it until late again to muscle their way past Egypt in a game that had everything: VAR drama, magic from Lionel Messi, underdog brilliance and more unforgettable moments.

Switzerland continue to write World Cup history after eliminating Colombia and will aim for another memorable achievement against Argentina in the quarterfinals.

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin expressed his delight at breaking the country's penalty "curse" after beating Colombia in a shootout Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

The combined pre-tax losses of Premier League clubs climbed over 600% in the space of one year, according to a new report.

Argentina's unbelievable comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday was all down to Lionel Messi, who is seemingly dragging his team to another final.

Mostafa Ziko thought he had put his team up 2-0, but the video assistant intervened. Was it the correct call?

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954.

Argentina left it until late again to muscle their way past Egypt in a game that had everything: VAR drama, magic from Lionel Messi, underdog brilliance and more unforgettable moments.

Jordan Henderson spoke of his pride at being part of a "special" England team as the injured midfielder reflected on an unforgettable night that ended in a Mexican hospital.

Argentina left it until late again to muscle their way past Egypt in a game that had everything: VAR drama, Messi magic, underdog brilliance and another unforgettable World Cup moment.

Ed Sheeran has said England are on their way to World Cup glory having played a secret gig at their Kansas City base.

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.