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Sport • Jul 07

CNBC Daily Open: Belgium's sweet victory, Ukraine's air battle and Le Pen's judgement day

A decisive victory for Belgium over the U.S. on the football pitch sends them to the quarter-finals amid a contentious chapter for FIFA.

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Sport • Jul 07

2026 World Cup Moment of the Day: Cloaked Merino puts the dagger in Ronaldo's Portugal

After two months on crutches, unable to take a step, Merino stepped up to take Spain into the World Cup QF.

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Sport • Jul 07

The U.S. had a golden opportunity for a soccer breakthrough. Now it must wait four more years.

SEATTLE — The U.S. men's soccer team entered the World Cup's round of 16 looking as though it had an edge on the rest of the soccer world.

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Sport • Jul 07

After lifted suspension, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss to Belgium

By ANDREW DESTIN. SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer,...

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Sport • Jul 07

Cristiano Ronaldo was indulged at this World Cup and Portugal paid the price - The Athletic

With his hands on his hips at the final whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo had tears in his eyes as he stared blindly into the distance and contemplated the...

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Sport • Jul 07

’Lamest Excuse for Somebody To Get Traded of All Time’ — Celtics Legend Rips Prevailing Narrative Around Reviled Jaylen Brown Deal

Many across the NBA world are still dumbfounded by the trade that is sending Jaylen Brown, a five-time All-Star and the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, from the Boston...

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Sport • Jul 07

Photos: Spain moves on to the quarterfinals with victory over Portugal

Spain's Pedro Porro (12) celebrates at the end of a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a World Cup round of 16 match as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (center)...

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Sport • Jul 07

Folarin Balogun knew there would be red card controversy. USMNT star isn't to blame.

USA star Folarin Balogun figured the decision to allow him to play in the round of 16 would be controversial, but said it didn't play a role in loss.

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Sport • Jul 07

USMNT dismisses Balogun noise in World Cup exit: 'Not an excuse'

The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin...

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Sport • Jul 07

Mauricio Pochettino mum on USMNT future, tells fans to keep faith

Mauricio Pochettino would not offer an indication about whether he wants to remain as coach of the United States men's national team following the...

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Sport • Jul 07

Matt Freese, Tim Ream and 10 shambolic seconds that summed up USMNT’s World Cup exit

An ugly mix-up involving Matt Freese and Tim Ream sealed the USMNT's fate against Belgium.

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Sport • Jul 07

UFC champion predicts quick KO in UFC 329 main event

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor plans to put on a 'masterpiece' performance in his UFC 329 return on Saturday. "The Notorious" takes on former...

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Sport • Jul 07

Belgium ends the USA’s World Cup dream with a dominant 4-1 win in the Round of 16

Belgium ends the USA's dream: The summer of soccer love is over for the USA's World Cup squad after losing 4-1 to Belgium, and many US players were in tears...

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Sport • Jul 07

Belgium trolls USA, FIFA, Donald Trump after dominant World Cup win: 'Overturn this'

After a 4-1 World Cup win over USA Monday in which it dominated from the game's opening minute, Belgium couldn't resist.

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Sport • Jul 07

Carli Lloyd critical of USMNT, Christian Pulisic following World Cup exit

Fox Sports analyst Carli Lloyd didn't pull any punches following the match, saying that it felt like the American side lost before it even began.

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Sport • Jul 07

Dustin Poirier wants to apologize to officer involved in arrest

Dustin Poirier wants to make amends for the behavior that led to his arrest.

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Sport • Jul 07

Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano...

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Sport • Jul 07

Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.

There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

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Sport • Jul 07

USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: U.S. looks to mount comeback as Christian Pulisic is subbed out in second half

The U.S. men's national team is back in action Monday night, taking on Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 at Lumen Field in Seattle. When they do so,...

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Sport • Jul 07

‘MAGA agenda on display’: FIFA, Trump slammed amid Balogun red card row

Football experts, officials warn of 'dangerous precedent' set by FIFA after U-turn on red card for USA forward Balogun.

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