by Roger Barkley | Jul 2, 2026
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...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 2, 2026
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?...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 2, 2026
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...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 1, 2026
Alongside the national pride, it’s the players that make each World Cup special. Let’s check out the odds for the Golden Ball (tournament’s best player), as well as what to know about the early favorites, as of July 1. This page may contain affiliate...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 1, 2026
It’s not only the boot that’s prone to turning gold. The Golden Glove is the award given to the best goalkeeper at the World Cup. The winner often comes down to impact, with clutch saves in knockout stage matches and standout performances in the...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 1, 2026
England and DR Congo meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET from Atlanta Stadium. England won Group L with a 2-1-0 record across three matches, beating Croatia 4-2 in their opener, drawing 0-0 with Ghana in...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
For the first time in its history, the Canadian men’s national team is heading to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Canada took down South Africa, 1-0, in the round of 32 on Sunday. After knocking on the doorstep of the net all match long, Stephen Eustáquio...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
Erling Haaland was an unused substitute in Norway’s 4-1 loss to France at Boston Stadium on Friday. Norway will play its first knockout stage match at a men’s FIFA World Cup since 1998 against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but will Haaland be available?...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Anything can happen at the World Cup — just ask Germany. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 20, with three more Round-of-32 games on the schedule. This...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
Mexico will face Ecuador in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium on FOX. Mexico finished atop Group A after winning all three World Cup group games for the first time in its nation’s history and keeping...
