Tales from 16 World Cup cities
July 2 : Sixteen cities scattered across North America have been hosting the 2026 World Cup, welcoming fans from around the world and transforming stadiums to play the beautiful game.
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Bosnia boss says players should be proud of World Cup journey
SANTA CLARA, California: Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez said his players should celebrate their World Cup journey and hold their heads up high despite exiting the tournament with their defeat by the United States on Wednesday (Jul 1).
US coach Pochettino says Balogun did not deserve red card
SANTA CLARA, California, July 1 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his players' unity after they saw off Bosnia 2-0 with 10 men on Wednesday but railed against Balogun's dismissal for "accidental" contact in the round-of-32 clash.
Vitor Pereira taken by ‘complete surprise’ as Nottingham Forest let boss go
Vitor Pereira said he was taken by “complete surprise and without any warning” after confirming his time as head coach of Nottingham Forest has come to an end effective immediately.
Young Gillingham defender Logan Dobbs hopes to push for a first-team opportunity after suffering an injury at the end of last season
Logan Dobbs is relishing the challenge ahead as he looks to take the next step in his professional career with Gillingham.
Dartford player-manager Ben Greenhalgh says their first pre-season friendly against Charlton Athletic shows new signings the size of the Isthmian Premier club
Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh thinks their first pre-season friendly should show Dartford’s new signings the size of the club they have joined.
USMNT's Folarin Balogun gets red card, will miss Belgium game - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun's star turn at this World Cup went sideways early in the second half Wednesday night, as the American forward was sent off — after a VAR review — for dragging his cleats down the back of Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic's leg and onto his foot.
Austria's Rangnick says stopping Lamine Yamal key to upsetting Spain
INGLEWOOD, California July 1 : Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said football fans around the world love watching Lamine Yamal play, but stopping the Spain winger from showcasing his talent will be one of his side's top priorities in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday.