Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup match on Monday, which eliminated the U.S. from the tournament. This happened after controversy over U.S. player Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, which FIFA later decided to lift.
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Belgium won the World Cup match against the United States with a score of 4-1.
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup after this loss.
U.S. player Folarin Balogun received a red card that originally suspended him for one game.
FIFA, the international soccer organization, later removed Balogun’s one-game suspension.
The suspension and its removal caused controversy before the match.
The match took place on a Monday.
Nicole Valdes reported on this event for CBS News.
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The U.S. men’s national soccer team won an important game against Portugal in the 2002 World Cup, which was a high point for the team. However, their recent 4-1 loss to Belgium at the 2022 World Cup showed problems in the team’s performance and missed an opportunity to inspire new fans. Many people watched the U.S. games this year, but the loss may have given a poor impression of the team’s abilities.
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In 2002, the U.S. men’s soccer team reached the quarter-finals, their best recent result.
ESPN commentator Jack Edwards highlighted the importance of that 2002 win for American soccer growth.
In the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16.
The team showed weak defense, poor teamwork, and less skill compared to Belgium.
A record-breaking number of viewers watched the U.S. games during the tournament, including many first-time viewers.
The heavy loss might discourage new fans and damage the team’s reputation.
The 2026 World Cup, hosted partly by the U.S., was expected to boost interest and success for the team.
The loss raised questions about the future progress and inspiration for young American soccer players.
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Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors to retire as a member of the team. Lowry, who played 20 seasons in the NBA and helped the Raptors win the 2019 championship, announced his retirement from Toronto, the city he considers home.
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Lowry played 20 seasons in the NBA, one of only two point guards to reach this milestone.
He was a key player for the Toronto Raptors and won the 2019 NBA championship with them.
Lowry signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire officially as a Raptor.
He wore the No. 7 jersey with the Raptors and announced his retirement on July 7 (7/7).
Lowry is a six-time NBA All-Star, all while playing for the Raptors.
He won an Olympic gold medal with the USA in 2016.
Before retiring, Lowry played briefly for the Philadelphia 76ers, his hometown team.
Lowry was the 24th pick in the 2006 NBA draft and also played for Memphis, Houston, and Miami.
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French footballer Kylian Mbappe responded strongly to racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after France beat Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup. The senator apologized for her comments but also accused Mbappe of misconduct and threatened legal action. French leaders, including President Macron, condemned the senator’s remarks and supported Mbappe.
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Paraguay lost to France 0-1 in the World Cup round of 16, with Mbappe scoring the winning penalty.
Senator Celeste Amarilla made racist comments about Mbappe’s background and appearance on social media.
Mbappe called Amarilla “despicable” and criticized her racism publicly on Twitter.
Amarilla apologized and deleted her posts but accused Mbappe of “gender-based violence” and demanded an apology.
French President Emmanuel Macron and other French officials strongly supported Mbappe and condemned the racist comments.
Racism in football, especially against players of African descent, has been a recurring problem on and off the field.
Previous notable racist incidents include Dani Alves being targeted by a banana thrown by a fan and Romelu Lukaku facing abuse.
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Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, ending the U.S. team's run in the tournament. Key goals by Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku helped Belgium move on to the quarterfinals while the U.S. struggled with injuries and defensive mistakes.
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Belgium won 4-1 against the United States in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted another goal for Belgium.
Romelu Lukaku scored Belgium’s final goal during stoppage time.
The U.S. had defensive errors and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a crucial mistake leading to goals.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic injured his ankle during the match and was unable to continue playing.
The U.S. had their best tournament by winning three games but lost their seventh straight match to Belgium.
Belgium will face Spain in the quarterfinals.
The three host countries and all six CONCACAF nations have been eliminated by this stage.
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England’s World Cup win over Mexico at 2am BST attracted a record-breaking 9.1 million live viewers on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the largest UK audience ever for that time slot. The match also led to the biggest day ever for BBC Sport’s digital platforms, with millions more fans watching highlights and replaying the game later.
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The game kicked off at 2am BST but still attracted 9.1 million live viewers.
The average live audience during the match was 7.8 million.
This was the biggest live UK TV audience ever recorded between 2am and 4am.
The BBC Sport website, app, and iPlayer had 11.6 million content requests related to the match.
BBC iPlayer had its biggest ever day with 48 million requests across all content on that Monday.
BBC Sport’s social media videos totaled over 330 million views in one day, a record.
Highlights streams reached 5.9 million views on BBC platforms and YouTube.
A full replay on BBC Two attracted up to 1.1 million viewers later that morning.
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Two American tennis players, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, have reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. They will play each other on the grass courts of this famous tennis tournament.
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Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are both from the United States.
They have advanced to the quarterfinal round at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon is a major tennis tournament played on grass courts.
They will compete against each other in the next round.
Wimbledon is well known for its history and prestige in tennis.
The article highlights the success of American players in this event.
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Javier Tebas, president of Spain's La Liga, criticized FIFA for allowing U.S. player Folarin Balogun to avoid a suspension during the 2026 World Cup. Tebas said many football groups know about problems in FIFA but stay silent instead of demanding fair and clear decisions.
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Folarin Balogun played in the World Cup round of 16 after his one-game ban was suspended for 12 months by FIFA.
UEFA called FIFA's decision "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable."
South America's Conmebol supported the referee but did not criticize FIFA or President Donald Trump, who asked for Balogun's ban to be reviewed.
The red card for Balogun came after a video review by referee Raphael Claus.
Javier Tebas said FIFA decisions are often made in secret before any vote.
Tebas accused many football officials of staying silent to avoid conflict.
He wants football institutions to be transparent and accountable to fans, clubs, and players.
Tebas has been La Liga president since 2013 and speaks out on football governance issues.
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Belgium’s national football team defeated the USA 4-1 in a World Cup match, which led to celebrations among Belgian fans across the country. The victory gained attention partly because of controversy involving President Donald Trump’s attempts to lift the suspension of a U.S. player, Falorin Balogun.
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Belgium beat the USA 4-1 in a World Cup game held at 2 am local time in Belgium.
Belgian fans wore red, yellow, and black and gathered in large groups to watch the match.
President Trump lobbied to overturn the suspension of the American striker Falorin Balogun.
Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, shared an indirect message of satisfaction through his cat’s Instagram account.
The Belgian team celebrated goals by mocking President Trump’s dancing style.
Some Belgian fans booed images of American players and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who lifted Balogun’s suspension.
Belgium’s victory came ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, where De Wever and President Trump will meet.
Belgium is known for low defense spending in NATO but has promised to increase it in coming years.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team lost to Belgium in a World Cup match. An expert, Jimmy Conrad, talked about the reasons for the loss, including a controversial red card during the game.
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The U.S. team lost a World Cup game against Belgium.
Jimmy Conrad, a soccer analyst and former U.S. team captain, discussed the match.
A red card, which means a player was sent off the field, caused some controversy in the game.
The discussion included how the red card might have affected the game outcome.
The conversation also covered which teams might win the World Cup.
The analysis was featured on CBS Mornings and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
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The United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) lost to Belgium with a score of 4-1, which ended their participation in the FIFA World Cup. The match drew reactions from experts, and there was also some attention on a phone call involving President Donald Trump.
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The USMNT was defeated by Belgium with a score of 4-1.
This loss eliminated the US team from the FIFA World Cup tournament.
The match was described as tough and challenging for the US team.
Michael Lahoud from CBS Sports Golazo Network commented on the game.
President Donald Trump made a phone call that attracted some public attention during this time.
The event was covered and streamed by CBS News.
The defeat ends the US team's chance to win the World Cup this year.
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Bellingham railway station in south-east London has temporarily added the name "Jude" to honor England football player Jude Bellingham. This name will stay on the station until Monday, celebrating Bellingham's important performance that helped England reach the World Cup quarter-final.
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The station's name was changed to "Jude Bellingham station" to support England's team during the World Cup.
Jude Bellingham scored two goals in two minutes against Mexico, helping England win 3-2.
Bellingham has scored four goals in the tournament and was named player of the match.
The name change will remain until Monday, just before England plays Norway in the quarter-final.
Thameslink railway company said the name change was a fun way to cheer on the team.
The England vs. Norway match is scheduled for Saturday at 22:00 BST in Miami.
Fans and local residents showed appreciation for Bellingham’s performance at the station.
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Spain won 1-0 against Portugal in the 2026 World Cup, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career as he retires from international football. Spain will play Belgium next, after Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, amid controversy involving President Donald Trump and FIFA over a refereeing decision.
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Spain beat Portugal 1-0 with a goal by Mikel Merino in injury time.
This match was Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup game before retiring from international football.
Spain continues their perfect winning streak in this World Cup.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the next round.
There was controversy before the Belgium vs. USA game involving President Donald Trump and FIFA overturning a referee’s decision.
Spain will face Belgium next in the tournament.
The article includes other World Cup news but focuses on Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the United States.
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The article provides updates on the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches held in North America. It reports that the host country, the USA, and Portugal, led by player Cristiano Ronaldo, have been eliminated from the tournament.
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The article covers the 26th day of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The World Cup is being held in North America.
The USA is one of the host countries for this tournament.
The USA national team has been eliminated from the competition.
Portugal, a team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, has also been knocked out.
The article includes match highlights, reactions, and previews of upcoming games.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a notable player mentioned in connection to Portugal’s performance.
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About 9.1 million people in the UK watched England's exciting win over Mexico in the World Cup late at night. This game was the biggest TV audience ever in the UK for a live broadcast between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m., and England will next play Norway in the quarter-finals.
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The match between England and Mexico peaked at 9.1 million viewers on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer.
The game started at 2:00 a.m. UK time but still attracted an average of 7.8 million viewers.
This was the largest live UK TV audience for the 2:00-4:00 a.m. time slot.
The BBC Sport website and app had a record 15 million unique visitors that day.
England’s Jude Bellingham scored two goals in a fast-paced game at Mexico's Azteca Stadium.
England will face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday at 10:00 p.m., broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.
England will be missing Jarell Quansah (suspended) and Jordan Henderson (injured) but expects Reece James to play.
Previous England matches in the tournament had very high peak audiences, including 16.3 million for their win over DR Congo.
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The Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals feature top tennis players including Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and Novak Djokovic. Matches highlight players struggling with form, age, and surface challenges as they compete for the grand slam title.
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Coco Gauff reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final in 2026; grass courts are considered less suited to her playing style.
Jess Pegula, a strong all-around player, is seeking her first major title as her career approaches a critical point.
Jannik Sinner has previously won Wimbledon but has struggled with injuries this year.
Jan-Lennard Struff has advanced impressively, beating several top players to reach the quarter-finals.
Naomi Osaka faces Karolina Muchova, who plays well on grass with a mix of skill and power.
Alexander Zverev leads his match against Jiri Lehecka, which continued after a pause the previous evening.
Novak Djokovic is pursuing his 25th grand slam title and plays Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is showing signs of strong development.
Matches are held on No 1 Court and Centre Court, with key matches starting around 1 to 1:30 pm BST.
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The U.S. men's soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup, ending their best run since 2002. The defeat showed that while American soccer has made progress, it still needs improvements to compete with top countries.
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The U.S. team reached the knockout stages but lost decisively to Belgium.
The loss highlighted defensive mistakes and tactical problems.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the team’s effort but said improvements are needed.
U.S. soccer often changes coaches every World Cup cycle, which can slow progress.
Experts suggest keeping a stable, high-quality coach is very important.
More American players need to join and succeed in top European clubs to improve skills.
Producing more elite goal scorers is a goal for the future national team success.
Changes now might take years or even a decade to fully improve U.S. soccer performance in World Cups.
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Folarin Balogun played for the United States in their World Cup round of 16 loss to Belgium, after his suspension was lifted following intervention by President Donald Trump. Balogun did not score but helped set up a goal; the U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium.
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Balogun was originally suspended for one game due to a red card shown in the previous match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
President Donald Trump contacted FIFA to intervene on Balogun’s behalf.
FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension and fined him $40,000, payable by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
The decision by FIFA caused controversy and criticism from European soccer leaders and Belgium’s soccer federation.
Balogun assisted on a goal scored by Malik Tillman against Belgium.
The United States lost the match to Belgium with a score of 4-1.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended the match.
Belgium fans showed frustration by chanting "FIFA Mafia" before the game.
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Shapoor Zadran, a former fast bowler for the Afghanistan cricket team, has died at age 38. He was known for helping Afghanistan win their first Cricket World Cup match and played internationally from 2009 to 2020.
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Shapoor Zadran was 38 years old when he passed away.
He was treated for a rare immune condition in New Delhi before his death.
Zadran played 44 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 36 Twenty20 matches for Afghanistan.
He took a total of 80 wickets in international games.
He scored the winning runs when Afghanistan beat Scotland in their first World Cup victory in 2015.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board honored him as a key figure in developing cricket in Afghanistan.
Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri also expressed condolences and praised Zadran’s impact on the sport.
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England’s players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 10 of the team’s 11 goals at the 2026 World Cup so far. Their strong performances helped England win 3-2 against Mexico and advance to the quarter-finals.
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Kane and Bellingham scored 10 out of England’s 11 goals in the tournament.
Marcus Rashford scored the only other England goal, as a substitute against Croatia.
Kane has scored 6 goals and Bellingham has scored 4 goals in the World Cup.
Kane successfully converted a penalty in the Mexico match, which was the winning goal.
Together, Kane and Bellingham have created over half of England’s attacking chances.
England’s heavy reliance on two players for goals mirrors past tournaments, like 1990 and 1996.
Unlike some teams relying on just one star player, England’s attack depends on the partnership between Kane and Bellingham.
England will face Norway, led by Erling Haaland, in the quarter-finals in Miami.
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