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US pushes Iran to guarantee open Strait of Hormuz and halt ship attacks
world20 hours ago

US pushes Iran to guarantee open Strait of Hormuz and halt ship attacks

The United States is pressing Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and to promise to stop attacking commercial ships as negotiations on extending a ceasefire continue, with talks planned in Oman. Iran reportedly acknowledged that the attacks were a mistake but blamed a rogue internal faction, and regional mediators are conveying messages to Tehran urging a formal statement and safe passage for shipping in the vital waterway.

via BBC|
#diplomacy#iran#shipping
US Soccer’s Next Move: Five Reforms Beyond a Big-Name Coach
sports1 day ago

US Soccer’s Next Move: Five Reforms Beyond a Big-Name Coach

USMNT’s World Cup exit isn’t just about the coach; it exposes broader failures and five reforms: retain and recruit dual nationals to widen the talent pool, appoint a domestic coach who knows MLS and the player pathway, make youth soccer cheaper to expand scouting, improve match accessibility to grow home support, and schedule true road tests abroad to toughen the team for future World Cups.

via Goal.com|
#analysis#f-balogun#features
World Cup 2026: Suspensions, VAR Controversies, and Shocks Fill Live Updates
sports3 days ago

World Cup 2026: Suspensions, VAR Controversies, and Shocks Fill Live Updates

HuffPost’s live blog covers the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the knockout rounds unfold, highlighting developments like two U.S. staff suspensions ahead of the Belgium game, a reported racist abuse incident involving a U.S. YouTuber, ongoing VAR scrutiny in matches such as Egypt v. Argentina, record U.S. viewership for a losses, and other major headlines including Croatia’s coach stepping down and Switzerland advancing on penalties.

via HuffPost|
#controversy#knockout#sports
Soccer goes mainstream as US-Belgium World Cup draws 42 million viewers in the U.S.
sports3 days ago

Soccer goes mainstream as US-Belgium World Cup draws 42 million viewers in the U.S.

The U.S.-Belgium World Cup Round of 16 drew an average of 42 million American viewers, with 30 million watching the English Fox broadcast and 12 million for the Spanish-language Telemundo/Peacock feed. The tally tops the NFL divisional round’s 39.2 million and signals growing U.S. interest in soccer, even as the U.S. team’s exit may limit immediate rounds; the piece suggests this surge could boost MLS and Premier League viewership.

via NBC Sports|
#soccer#sports#tv-ratings
World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape as USA Falls to Belgium
sports4 days ago

World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape as USA Falls to Belgium

FIFA World Cup coverage updates the schedule, results, and standings as the knockout rounds approach. The post lists Round of 16 matchups and a complete roll of recent results, noting the United States’ 4-1 defeat to Belgium that ends its run, while Argentina, Spain and other teams advance, with daily scores and the knockout schedule through July 19.

via Eli Sports Network|
#belgium#fifa-world-cup#group-stage
Balogun row overshadows USA's World Cup exit to Belgium
world4 days ago

Balogun row overshadows USA's World Cup exit to Belgium

USA were eliminated 4-1 by Belgium in the World Cup 2026 last-16 as the Balogun red-card saga dominated coverage after FIFA suspended his ban, prompting criticism of FIFA’s disciplinary process and claims of political interference by Donald Trump; the fallout sparked wide debate about governance in football, with pundits weighing in on integrity while other headlines include England’s record BBC audience for the Mexico win and ongoing Argentina–Egypt last-16 build-up.

via The Guardian|
#balogun#belgium#fifa
Pochettino Frustration as USA Trails Belgium 2-1 at Halftime
sports4 days ago

Pochettino Frustration as USA Trails Belgium 2-1 at Halftime

Belgium leads the US 2-1 at halftime in Seattle after Charles De Ketelaere's second goal; Malik Tillman equalized in the 31st minute, aided by a deflection, before De Ketelaere sealed the two-goal lead two minutes later. Mauricio Pochettino reacted to the US defensive lapse by kicking Powerade bottles on the sideline as Team USA heads to the locker room with work to do to reach the quarterfinals against Spain.

via Fox News|
#belgium#match-report#soccer
sports4 days ago

World Cup Round of 16 doubleheader: Portugal vs Spain in Dallas, USA vs Belgium in Seattle

Day 26 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features two Round of 16 matches on FOX: Portugal vs Spain in Dallas at 3 p.m. ET and USA vs Belgium in Seattle at 8 p.m. ET, both available to stream on FOX One. Portugal, needing a knockout-round win, faces an unbeaten Spain, while the USA looks to rebound against Belgium after advancing from Group D and Belgium overcoming Senegal in extra time. Balogun’s red card was suspended, clearing him to play for the United States, who will seek a strong performance at home; Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal is a key threat for a Spanish win that would set up a quarterfinal against the USA/Belgium winner.

via FOX Sports|
#belgium#portugal#spain
USMNT ousted by Belgium in sloppy exit as Balogun saga shadows night
sports4 days ago

USMNT ousted by Belgium in sloppy exit as Balogun saga shadows night

The U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup run ends in the Round of 16 with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium at Lumen Field. A sloppy first half, a costly Freese error, and Balogun’s limited impact amid red-card suspension controversy capped a night that belied rising expectations, as Pulisic left with an injury and Belgium advanced to face Spain in the quarterfinals.

via The New York Times|
#belgium#soccer#sports
Opta Preview: USA vs Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Knockout
sports4 days ago

Opta Preview: USA vs Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Knockout

Opta’s pre-match analysis for USA vs Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle highlights the USA’s strong form (three wins from four, their best group-stage tally) and Belgium’s knockout pedigree, while noting Belgium’s poor first-half scoring this tournament (one goal in nine first halves, 2.6% first-half conversion). The piece references a stat-packed match centre with expected goals, passing networks and other analytics.

via Opta Analyst|
#belgium#knockout-round#opta
Balogun’s Return Recasts USA Tactics Against Belgium in World Cup Last-16
sports6 days ago

Balogun’s Return Recasts USA Tactics Against Belgium in World Cup Last-16

FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension, enabling him to start for the U.S. against Belgium in the World Cup last-16. Balogun serves as a dual threat—holding up the ball and drawing defenders to create space for Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Malik Tillman—while the U.S. aim to exploit Belgium’s wings and occasional backline gaps. Belgium have controlled possession but show vulnerabilities in central build-up and defense, which the Americans hope to capitalize on if they can keep Balogun central and active and maintain pressure on Belgium’s defense.

via The Guardian|
#balogun#belgium#pochettino