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The USMNT's Path to the 2026 World Cup Final as the Bracket Takes Shape

After winning Group D, the USMNT faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 as the World Cup bracket clarifies the host nation's potential road to the MetLife Stadium final on July 19.

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Ghana's Antoine Semenyo Urges Black Stars to Pressure World Cup Referees

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo said the Black Stars need to be more aggressive around referees after a penalty appeal went unreviewed in their 0-0 draw with England, with coach Carlos Queiroz saying VAR 'went for a coffee break.'

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Belgium Beat New Zealand 5-1 to Win World Cup Group G

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to win World Cup Group G after a slow start, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also on the scoresheet.

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Messi to Start Argentina's World Cup Group Finale vs. Jordan on the Bench

Coach Lionel Scaloni will start Lionel Messi on the bench for Argentina's World Cup group finale against Jordan in Dallas — a rotation call after Argentina already clinched Group J, with Messi likely on in the second half.

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Egypt Reaches the World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time

Egypt drew Iran 1-1 to finish second in Group G with five points and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, after group-stage exits in 1934, 1990 and 2018. They face Australia on July 3.

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Cape Verde Reaches World Cup Round of 32 as Smallest Nation to Advance

Cape Verde drew Saudi Arabia 0-0 to finish Group H unbeaten and reach the World Cup round of 32, becoming the smallest nation by population to advance. They meet defending champion Argentina on July 3.

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Ivory Coast Reaches the World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time

Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, beating Curaçao 2-0 on a Nicolas Pépé brace — clearing a bar the Drogba and Yaya Touré golden generation never did. They face France or Norway on June 30.

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Travis Scott x Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite IC SE Releases Summer 2026 for $210

Travis Scott's Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite IC SE, an indoor football boot in green and brown with a jeweled reverse Swoosh, releases Summer 2026 for $210 under style code IV2037-900.

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Türkiye Beats USMNT 3-2 on Late Goal as U.S. Wins Group D

Türkiye beat a heavily rotated USMNT 3-2 on Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time goal, but the U.S. had already clinched Group D and advances to the knockout round against Bosnia.

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Games to Watch — Friday, June 26: Mbappé's France and Haaland's Norway settle Group I

Friday is a World Cup matchday: France vs Norway (3 PM ET, FOX) decides Group I with Mbappé and Haaland both on four goals, and Spain face Uruguay at 8. Plus a 15-game MLB slate led by Dodgers-Padres and a WNBA tripleheader.

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Games to Watch — Wednesday, June 24: Scotland's date with destiny against Brazil

Scotland host Brazil in Miami at 6pm ET needing a result to reach the World Cup knockouts for the first time. Plus Shohei Ohtani pitches for the Dodgers, Tarik Skubal faces the Yankees on Prime, and Caitlin Clark's Fever are home.

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Nike Celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo's Six-World-Cup Record With an All-Gold Mercurial

Nike releases an all-gold Mercurial Superfly RGN to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups. Available globally June 24.