Day 22 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings three more Round of 32 matchups, headlined by Spain’s clash with Austria, a rematch of styles between Portugal and Croatia and a late-night thriller between Switzerland and Algeria. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal look to stay unbeaten, while Spain enters as the tournament’s stingiest defense. All three matches…
Swiss forward Breel Embolo credits Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising up Switzerland’s national team during his seven years at the helm. Embolo and the Swiss will play against Algeria and their former coach on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia, when the two teams meet in the round of 32 at the World Cup. Petkovic coached…
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STADIUM — What does it say about this U.S. men’s national team that it can lose its top striker and leading scorer to a red card, then band together for the final 36 minutes and not only preserve its lead, but add to it and concede nothing? “Would it be weird…
Spain will face Austria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium on FOX. Spain is in a third straight World Cup knockout stage as it continues its quest to be the third reigning European champion to win the World Cup. Spain topped Group…
A dream start turned into a nightmare scenario for the United States in its round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday. After leading 1-0 at the halftime break and dominating at the start of the second half, the United States’ star striker Folarin Balogun was sent…
The U.S. men’s soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup round of 16, but the victory came with some controversy that could hurt the team in the long run. Folarin Balogun received a red card during the 64th minute of the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USA…
In the United States’ round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, striker Folarin Balogun was sent off with a red card after stepping on Bosnia and Herzegovina player Tarik Muharemović’s ankle. That red-card decision by referee Rafael Claus — VAR reviewed Balogun’s challenge — dropped the USA to 10 men for the…
The United States was exhilarated after staving off Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night. Perhaps not quite as exhilarated, but certainly quite happy, were the public betting masses, who were all over the USA in World Cup odds for the Round of 32 knockout match. Sportsbooks in Las Vegas and across the nation reported…
Cristiano Ronaldo has his sights set on his first-ever World Cup trophy. After a second-place finish in Group K, Portugal advanced to the round of 32. Portugal will face Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, competing for a round of 16 spot. But will Ronaldo play against Croatia? Here’s everything you need to know about…
The LeBron James free agency saga seems to be on everyone’s minds, including United States men’s national team star Folarin Balogun. After scoring the United States’ opening goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, the 24-year-old striker did James’ signature celebration, “The Silencer.” The tribute caught James’ attention, who…
