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BBC Sport Wales charts the colourful 58-year rugby history of Argentina hosting Wales.

This USMNT was supposed to be special, but terrible performances throughout the U.S. roster led to a bitter World Cup exit in the round of 16.

The U.S.’s World Cup dream went up in smoke on Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium.

President Donald Trump said Monday he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun in the team’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, calling it a “horrible” call.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the 2026 World Cup is presenting a strong challenge for the tournament favorites, who are struggling to overcome lower-ranked opponents

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Andrew Giuliani, the head of the White House task force on the World Cup, told ESPN on Monday that he has no concerns at all over FIFA’s decision to reduce Folarin Balogun’s suspension affecting the legacy or credibility of what the USMNT accomplishes.

FIFA has ruled a request from the Belgium federation for an explanation of Folarin Balogun’s suspended red card as “inadmissible,” meaning it has no grounds to appeal the decision and the U.S. forward remains cleared to play against Belgium on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo exited his final World Cup in tears as Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.

France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday spoke out against racist comments made by a Paraguay senator.