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• Arsenal target Emmanuel Mbemba set to join AS Monaco

  29-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal target Emmanuel Mbemba set to join AS MonacoEmmanuel Mbemba (18), a reported target for Arsenal, is set to join AS Monaco from Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report from L’Équipe.As reported by Le Parisien earlier this month, Mbemba, the captain of PSG’s U18s team, had a contract offer on the table. It would have been a first professional contract with his formative club. However, the centre-back favoured a departure from the Parc des Princes.The France
  
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• World Cup What to Watch: Spain aims for first knockout win since 2010; Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against Croatia

  02-07-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup knockout stage continues on Thursday with three more Round of 32 matchups.Here's what you need to know for Day 22 of the World Cup.Spain vs. AustriaThursday, July 2 | 3 p.m. ET | Inglewood, Calif. | TV: FoxOdds: Spain -1100, Austria +640The reigning European champions are looking to do something that they haven't in 16 years. Spain has failed to win a World Cup knockout stage match since 2010 when they won the tournament. Spain breezed through Group H with two wins and a draw;
  
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• Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No

  02-07-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun is consoled after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photograph: Carlos Barría/ReutersFolarin Balogun’s red card was the only damper on the United States’ 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night to reach the World Cup last 16.The decision by referee Raphael Claus to give the US forward a straight red in the 64th minute after a VAR check on a tackle to the ankle of Tarik Muharemović means that Balogun will not be able to play agai
  
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• Why the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after his controversial World Cup red card

  02-07-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun is set to miss the United States' World Cup Round of 16 game against Belgium after he received a red card in the USMNT's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute for a seemingly accidental foul on Bosnia and Herzegovina's Tarek Muharemovic as they were playing the ball. The foul was not deemed card-worthy by referee Raphael Claus, but he was sent to the monitor by VAR official Juan Soto as replays showed Muharemovic's ankle turned when Balogu
  
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• 💥Row in Senegal: Gueye says he won't play until the coach is sacked

  02-07-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Row in Senegal: Gueye says he won't play until the coach is sackedAfrican football is reeling after Senegal’s shocking elimination from the World Cup. Villarreal midfielder Papé Gueye, one of the squad’s standout players, set off a media bombshell by announcing his temporary resignation from the national team through a forceful message on his social media.Ultimatum to the coaching staffThrough his Instagram account, the midfielder was blunt in making his future with t
  
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• Balogun scores and is sent off as USA reach last 16

  02-07-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupUnited States 2 - 0 Bosnia-Herzegovina FTFolarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.Coach Mauricio Pochettino's side produced a display brimming with energy and creativity and more than merited their victory, which was sealed when Malik Tillman's late free-kick doubled their lead.However, it took another moment from Balogun to set them on their way againsta pra
  
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• United States pass Bosnia World Cup test – but at what cost? Balogun red leaves sour taste in the mouth

  02-07-2026 05:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A puff of the cheeks, a drop of the shoulders and a sumptuous dipper to seal the deal. It may have been somewhat of a surprise when, eight minutes from time and 20 yards out, Christian Pulisic did not step up to take a free-kick just outside the Bosnia and Herzegovina penalty area. But midfielder Malik Tillman, born in Germany and eligible for the US through his father, made a mockery of such thoughts and, with it, secured American progression to the last-16 of the World Cup 2026. Their World Cu
  
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• Steely USA overcome Bosnia and Herzegovina and controversial red to reach World Cup last 16

  02-07-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malik Tillman celebrates his goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photograph: John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesThe US had their hands on their heads. Weston McKennie’s face betrayed a look of total disbelief. Mauricio Pochettino waved his hands towards the sky, incredulous.Folarin Balogun had been sent off after a seemingly innocent collision with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemović that saw the US striker land a foot on his opponent’s ankle. Just like that, the US&
  
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• USMNT player ratings: Balogun scores, sent off as Yanks beat Bosnia & Herzegovina

  02-07-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT is headed to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after beating Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 3-2 on Tuesday, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman getting on the scoreheet on Wednesday.USA 2-0 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA — Video highlights & recapBalogun was, unfortunately, sent off shortly after the hour mark for an untimely tackle and will miss the clash with Belgium, but Mauricio Pochettino's side was composed and confident throughout, from first to last whi
  
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• USA reach the World Cup last 16, and Italy takes the blame

  02-07-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA reach the World Cup last 16, and Italy takes the blameThe United States national team is through to the Round of 16 of the World Cup after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina this Wednesday (1st).The hosts were superior for most of the match and built a 2-0 lead even with one player fewer on the field for practically half of the second half.Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 44th minute and was sent off in the 19th minute of the second half.He stepped on the ankle of a Bosnia and Herzegovi
  
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• Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit

  02-07-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One minute, Senegal were cruising into the last 16 of the World Cup.The next, they were left wondering how another dream had slipped through their grasp.Manager Pape Thiaw's side led 2018 semi-finalists Belgium 2-0 with only four minutes left of normal time, after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr. But after outplaying their opponents, they somehow "found a way to lose the game", as ex-Republic of Ireland skipper Roy Keane put it on ITV. Romelu Lukaku's 86th-minute goal sparked hope for B
  
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• 🎥 USA reach World Cup last 16 seeking revenge - and Italy takes blame

  02-07-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 USA reach World Cup last 16 seeking revenge - and Italy takes blameThe United States national team reached the World Cup round of 16 after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina this Wednesday (1st).The hosts were superior for most of the match and built a 2-0 lead even while playing with one man less for practically half of the second half.The next challenge is against Belgium, who knocked the United States out of the 2014 World Cup, held in Brazil, precisely in the round of 16.
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• One rule for Messi, another for Balogun? USA striker sees red in World Cup after controversial VAR call

  02-07-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun was given a controversial red card after a VAR review in USA’s World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. US striker Balogun, who scored his side’s opener in the first-half, looked in a state of shock after receiving a red midway through the second-half. Balogun was tussling for the ball with Tarik Muharemovic before the pair’s legs tangled. Replays showed Balogun’s leg scraping down the calf of the Bosnian defender. Balogun will now be suspended for
  
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• 2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun shown red card in second half after first-half goal

  02-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. men’s national team finished its World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night with only 10 players. After putting the United States up 1-0 in the first half with an impressive goal, striker Folarin Balogun was sent off with a red card in the second half after committing a foul. This play is being reviewed for a potential red card against the US pic.twitter.com/EdyPpgpycA— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026Balogun missed the remainder of this ma
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Team USA striker Folarin Balogun shown red card in second half after first-half goal

  02-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team USA finished its Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night with only 10 players. After putting the United States up 1-0 in the first half with an impressive goal, striker Folarin Balogun was sent off with a red card in the second half after committing a foul. This play is being reviewed for a potential red card against the US pic.twitter.com/EdyPpgpycA— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026Balogun missed not only the remainder of this match but also the Round of 1
  
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• Beckham hails Harry Kane as ‘true leader’ after England win against DR Congo

  02-07-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup 2026 victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked widespread celebration, with Sir Keir Starmer, Sir David Beckham and actor Ross Kemp among those taking to social media to laud the team's success.The thrilling Wednesday fixture saw England stage a remarkable comeback, having been 1-0 down for the majority of the game. Captain Harry Kane proved instrumental, scoring two crucial second-half goals, including a decisive header in the 75th minute, to
  
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• 2026 World Cup: LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun's goal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, others erupt after his red card

  02-07-2026 03:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun both scored and was thrown out of the United States' knockout round win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night. It looked like Balogun scored the first goal of the 2-0 win early in the Bay Area, and he immediately celebrated by hitting LeBron James' iconic "Silencer" celebration.But the goal was overturned and ruled offside instead, voiding the celebration moment. Flo Balogun finds the net for the US but the flag is up for offside pic.twitter.com/VNncEn0KYk— FOX Spo
  
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• #KLUpod | Previously on K League 1... [From Outside The Box]

  02-07-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  #KLUpod | Previously on K League 1... [From Outside The Box]After a seven-week hiatus nearly long enough to match a hydration break, From Outside The Box returns ahead of K League 1 Round 16 to catch listeners up on the biggest plotlines before the World Cup break.Matthew Binns and Alex Jensen return to the podcasting booth as they prepare for this weekend's English broadcast coverage of K League 1 once more.First, there's time to cast a surprisingly sympathetic eye on Hong Myung-bo, following h
  
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• And it’s not even La Paz! England wary of Copa tie at altitude

  02-07-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  And it’s not even La Paz! England wary of Copa tie at altitudeEngland qualified to face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 at the Azteca Stadium.Besides the host nation, the English are already beginning to prepare for another opponent in the matchup: the altitude.The match will be played next Sunday (5) in Mexico City, which is located at 2,240 meters above sea level.After defeating the Democratic Republic of the Congo this Wednesday (1st), Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane spoke ab
  
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• And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitude

  02-07-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitudeEngland qualified to face Mexico in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium.Besides the hosts, the English are already beginning to prepare for another opponent in the clash: the altitude.The match will be played next Sunday (5) in Mexico City, which is located at 2,240 meters above sea level.After beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo this Wednesday (1st), Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane
  
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• Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?

  02-07-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel's England needed two late Harry Kane goals to overcome DR Congo [Getty Images]It should not have been so hard for England against the 46th ranked team in the world. But Sebastien Desabre's remarkably brave DR Congo side caught England manager Thomas Tuchel's team off-guard with a formation shift which preyed on some of their vulnerabilities.England laboured for much of the game before being rescued by the brilliance of two-goal Harry Kane.So, with England now facing the massive challenge
  
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• Belgium come back from the brink with most dramatic win of World Cup 2026

  02-07-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium remarkably rallied from two goals down and ultimately defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time to keep alive their World Cup title hopes that had looked dead and buried.Senegal’s Lamine Camara slid in on Tielemans as the ball flashed across the face of goal and conceded the spot-kick after a VAR review, with the Belgian picking out the top corner to complete an extraordinary comeback. Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had ⁠given Seneg
  
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• England break 60-year World Cup curse against DR Congo to spark fresh hope

  02-07-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England rallied from behind against DR Congo at the World Cup 2026 to spark fresh hope they can end their drought to land a second title.The Three Lions will play Mexico in Mexico City for a place in the quarter-finals late on Sunday after their 2-1 victory in Atlanta.Harry Kane’s remarkable double ensured England advanced from a gripping last 32 clash, which secured a piece of history under Thomas Tuchel. That’s because after Brian Cipenga’s early goal, England were facing an
  
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• Belgium come from 2-0 down to beat Senegal with last-gasp extra-time penalty

  02-07-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupBelgium 2 - 2 Senegal AETYouri Tielemans scored an 89th-minute equaliser for Belgium before a winner in added time [Getty Images]Youri Tielemansscored a penalty late in extra time as Belgium produced a sensational comeback from two goals down to defeat Senegal in a dramatic last-32 World Cup tie.The last-gasp victory helped them book a last-16 meeting with either the United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina.Rudi Garcia's men had looked to be heading out as they trailed an impressive Sen
  
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• Thomas Tuchel makes England World Cup plea to parents: ‘Write an excuse for school’

  02-07-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel ​opted for sleep over watching his next World Cup 2026 opponents as the co-hosts swatted aside Ecuador to advance to the last 16. Early bedtime for the Three Lions boss ahead of a dramatic, come-from-behind 2-1 win over Democratic Republic of Congo in the last 32, Tuchel will now study El Tri before their date with destiny at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night. With a kick-off time at 1am BST on Monday, parents back home will face a dilemma, particular before
  
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• Raskin helps Belgium stage comeback to book last-16 place

  02-07-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Youri Tielemans, Dodi Lukebakio and Nicolas Raskin had key roles [Getty Images]Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin helped inspire Belgium to a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to defeat Senegal and book a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.The Belgians were trailing to goals from Diarra and Sar when Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia threw on Raskin and Dodi Lukebakio for Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku after 55 minutes at Seattle Stadium.And goals from substitute striker Romelu Lukaku and midfield
  
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• What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico

  02-07-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico had gone 40 years without winning a World Cup knockout game before overcoming Ecuador in the round of 32 [Getty Images]Get the lowdown on Mexico, England's World Cup opponents in the round of 16.What can I expect from Mexico?Mexico were quarter-finalists on the two previous occasions they were World Cup hosts - in 1970 and 1986 - and are now a win away from repeating that feat. However, this is by no means a vintage Mexican side, with relatively few players based in Europe's top five leag
  
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• 🚨 Belgium complete epic comeback, knock out Senegal and reach last 16

  02-07-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Belgium complete epic comeback, knock out Senegal and reach last 16The 2026 World Cup has just delivered its wildest script yet. Trailing and virtually eliminated by a transformed Senegal side that was 2-0 up until the 85th minute, Belgium pulled off a genuine miracle to snatch qualification for the round of 16 (3-2 after extra time).
  Everything turned around in the space of four crazy minutes at the end of the match, when Romelu Lukaku (86th) and then Youri Tielemans (89th) sent the S
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku withdrawn early as Belgium beat Senegal in all-time classic

  02-07-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku withdrawn early as Belgium beat Senegal in all-time classicJeremy Doku was withdrawn early into the second-half as Belgium recovered from a 0-2 deficit to take a clash with Senegal into extra-time via two late goals in the 90 minutes.Belgium staged a miraculous World Cup escape in Seattle by recovering from a two-goal deficit in the final minutes of normal time to eliminate Senegal 3-2 in a breathless round-of-32 thriller.Rudi Garcia’s men looked
  
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• 🚨 USMNT, Bosnia and Herzegovina name starting XIs

  02-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 USMNT, Bosnia and Herzegovina name starting XIs Team news is in from Santa Clara this evening as the United States are set to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a last-32 clash. 
  Pochettino's side will look to win their first World Cup knockout match since 2002 as they take on European foe in the form of Bosnia and Herzegovina.Here is how the two sides will set up this evening. What do you make of the teams? 
  
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