U.S. advances to round of 16 with thrilling win over Bosnia-Herzegovina despite red card

• The United States secured its first World Cup knockout stage victory in 24 years by defeating Bosnia in a round-of-32 match on Wednesday. • Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal, helping the U.S. maintain a lead despite playing with fewer players for the final 30-plus minutes of the game.

• Son Heung-min has vowed to continue playing for the South Korean national team despite the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup. • As the nation's all-time appearances leader with 144 caps and 56 goals, Son remains the face of Korean football following his August 2025 move to LAFC for a record $26 million transfer fee.

• Hong Kong authorities arrested 19 individuals, including football players and coaches, as part of a crackdown on illegal betting and match-fixing. • The operation involved collaboration with the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, which helped identify suspicious activities within specific matches.

• Belgium secured a dramatic victory over Senegal to advance in the World Cup after scoring a last-gasp penalty. • The win followed a late comeback by the Belgian squad, eliminating Senegal from the tournament.

• Belgium secured a dramatic comeback victory over Senegal to advance to the World Cup round of 16, though the win was marred by controversy surrounding a pivotal penalty decision. • The victory sets up a high-stakes knockout tie for Belgium against either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• AC Milan is reportedly considering a transfer move for Liverpool captain and Dutch center-back Virgil van Dijk. • The interest comes following van Dijk's recent exit from the World Cup with the Netherlands national team.

• Seven teams have officially secured their spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 as the tournament bracket begins to form. • Confirmed matchups include high-profile clashes such as Portugal vs. Spain in Arlington, Texas, and the United States vs. Belgium in Seattle.

• Morocco advanced to the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, winning 3-2. • The victory secures Morocco a matchup against Canada in the next stage of the tournament.

• Jürgen Klopp has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to replace Julian Nagelsmann as the head coach of the German national team. • A final decision regarding Nagelsmann's tenure is expected by the beginning of next week, according to reports from AFP subsidiary SID and Sky.

• Spain secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal playing a key role in the win. • The tournament now moves toward a highly anticipated round of 16 clash between Portugal and Croatia.

• The U.S. Men's National Team achieved a historic victory in the World Cup knockout stage, marking their first such win since defeating Mexico in 2002. • The match set a new television record, becoming the most-watched English-language soccer game in U.S. history.