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ENGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun He could have played in any of the three countries. He chose the United States and it paid off, with a flashy World Cup debut for his home country.On Friday night, the 24-year-old striker scored two goals as the United States opened with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in front of a sold-out crowd of 70,492 at SoFi Stadium, an enthusiastic and star-studded crowd dressed in red, white and blue.”I envisioned scoring on my debut at the World Cup, but the reality exceeded that,” Balogun said. “It was a dream-like night.”With former England captain…

Two fans have been arrested after they allegedly assaulted a police officer during an argument in the stands before Friday’s FIFA World Cup opener between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.Two Bosnian fans arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officerTwo fans attending Friday’s FIFA World Cup game between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina were arrested 50 minutes before kickoff on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia at Toronto Stadium, with Cail Larin emerging as a national hero with his late equalizing goal.Larin’s goal canceled out Bosnia forward Jovo Lukic’s opener, but Canada squandered several…

NEW YORK (AP) – With the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, if there’s one saving grace from the chaos that’s about to unfold in New York City on Saturday, it’s that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is right around the corner.Of course, that won’t stop orange-and-blue Knicks fans from flocking to the area near the team’s Manhattan Arena to watch on bar TVs and big screens as the team, which plays 1,580 miles (2,545 kilometers) away in San Antonio, seeks its first title in 53 years.The city has…

need to knowLatest news and updates after USA begins 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and England relocate to Kansas CityJune 13, 2026 05:39Updated June 13, 2026 08:17President Donald Trump has decided not to attend the game between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. (Image: (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images))Everything you may have missed overnight as police begin investigating a UK theft…The England national soccer team was the target of a daring robbery, with players’ boots and training equipment stolen while on the road. The theft occurred as the team was relocating its tournament training camp from West…

England’s national team was robbed on the eve of their World Cup appearance, with items allegedly stolen.June 13, 2026 02:28Updated June 13, 2026 07:48England were reportedly the victims of a World Cup robbery where players’ boots and equipment were ‘stolen’ (Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.)England have been targeted in a brazen robbery ahead of next week’s opener against Croatia, with players’ boots and key training equipment “stolen in transit”.The Three Lions moved their training camp from West Palm Beach, Florida, to their home base at Swope Soccer Village in Missouri, where the theft was reported.The Daily Mail claims the competition’s official…

TORONTO (AP) — It wasn’t just Cyle Larin’s goal. Saved the opening game of the World Cup For Canada on Friday, it was a reason for many Canadian celebrities to stomp their feet and scream.”Deadpool” star and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds, NHL celebrity Connor McDavid and actor Mike Myers were among the Canadian stars featured among the 43,002 fans announced for the first men’s game at BMO Field. world cup A game played on Canadian soil.Myers was wearing a Canada jersey and red bucket hat. That’s right, baby.”Mike Myers was here? How cool,” said Canadian coach Jesse Marsh. “At one…

GUADALJARA, Mexico (AP) – FIFA on Friday blamed empty seats during World Cup matches. Korea and Czech Republic In Guadalajara, fans watched from the concourse.The 45,664-seat Guadalajara stadium was notable for its many empty seats, with many empty seats in the middle section of the stands and other empty seats scattered throughout the venue. The announced number of attendees was 44,985. FIFA President Gianni Infantino.”Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and the number of spectators present on the stadium premises, rather than a visual assessment of seat occupancy at a particular moment during a match,” FIFA said,…

Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has addressed midfielder Jude Bellingham’s comments and admitted some Three Lions players may be unhappy.June 12, 2026 21:05Updated June 12, 2026 21:11Wayne Rooney reacts to Jude Bellingham’s comments about England squad (Image: BBC Sport)Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham’s comments about the lack of cohesion with the England squad in past major competitions highlight the fact that Thomas Tuchel had work to do after taking over from Gareth Southgate.Tuchel has sought to introduce a club-style mentality into the Three Lions camp, bringing in players such as veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson and Newcastle United…

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top corner of Paraguay’s net before leading his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium to enjoy the excitement generated by a historic first half of the World Cup opener.The world’s biggest soccer tournament finally returned to the United States Friday night after a generation of anticipation.With this incredible match, it looks like the American military has also arrived.Balogun scored two of the Americans’ three-goal streak before halftime, marking the Americans’ first home opener. world cup The dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay marked the first time…

Empty seats left FIFA perplexed at the opening match of the World Cup, but the organizing body has sought to explain the issue in a statement.Empty seats were evident at Canada’s opening ceremony on Friday (Image: Ezra Shaw/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA strangely claimed that the empty seats seen during South Korea’s win over the Czech Republic were due to “several” fans standing in the concourse rather than occupying seats.The second leg of the 2026 World Cup ended with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory for South Korea in Guadalajara. FIFA announced the official attendance at 44,985, which was just shy of Akron…