Sunday, July 5, 2026

Soccer

USMNT’s Balogun to Play After Red-Card Ban Lifted

FIFA suspended Balogun’s ban, clearing the USMNT star for Belgium.
July 5, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe scores their first goal from the penalty spot

France Wins Against Backdrop of FIFA’s Fourth of July

France beat Paraguay in one of the hottest World Cup matches ever.
July 4, 2026

France–Paraguay Will Be Among Hottest World Cup Games Ever

The World Cup returns to Philly for a Fourth of July scorcher.
July 4, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Mexico fan poses for a picture outside the stadium before the match

Why Beating Mexico at the Azteca Is So Hard

England will have to battle not only Mexico, but also altitude challenges.
July 2, 2026