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United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has defended Folarin Balogun following his controversial red card, insisting the striker never intended to step on his opponent and describing the dismissal as a decision that should never have resulted in a sending-off
By David Ale · 2 Jul 2026
The United States are the second team to book their place in the knockout round, after fellow co-hosts Mexico, after a comfortable victory.
By Godfrey Collins · 20 Jun 2026
The opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered goals, surprises, and standout performances. Germany, England, France, Argentina, and the United States made strong starts, while underdogs such as DR Congo, Morocco, and Cape Verde earned impressive results against football's traditional powers. With several favorites already under pressure, the tournament has begun in thrilling fashion.
By David Ale · 18 Jun 2026
"Why Can't Africans Have Their People?" — Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why his country’s fans have been hamstrung in their attempts to support the national team during the World Cup, hitting out at the strict United States travel bans affecting several African nations.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 17 Jun 2026
Pochettino had to carefully manage his important squad member after USA went 3-0 up at halftime, kicking off their 2026 World Cup campaign in grandstyle.
By Kingsley Ikechi · 13 Jun 2026