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Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think
After weeks of excitement ended with a defeat to Belgium, there's gratitude and a sense of an opportunity missed.
July 7, 2026'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
July 7, 2026Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
July 6, 2026US face Belgium in Seattle with World Cup expectations rising - Reuters
US face Belgium in Seattle with World Cup expectations rising Reuters
July 4, 2026Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.
June 28, 2026We have been treated unfairly by USA - Iran
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup
June 27, 2026One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
June 27, 2026Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
June 26, 2026How Pochettino has US believing they can be World Cup winners
Mauricio Pochettino has united the USA fans and players in a belief that they are capable of winning the World Cup.
June 25, 2026What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.
June 22, 2026Watch: 'I wish him well' - Trump reacts to Starmer's resignation
The US President criticised the UK’s approach to energy and immigration arguing that the prime minister's decisions had hurt him politically.
June 22, 2026White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions
The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.
June 20, 2026Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round
US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.
June 20, 2026Pulisic out injured for US against Australia - Reuters
Pulisic out injured for US against Australia Reuters
June 19, 2026The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan
Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.
June 19, 2026Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions
Iran's involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.
June 19, 2026Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.
June 16, 2026What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
June 16, 2026Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt - Reuters
Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt Reuters
June 15, 2026Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.
June 15, 2026Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI - Reuters
Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI Reuters
June 15, 2026US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start - Reuters
US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start Reuters
June 13, 2026Iran players conduct first open practice at Tijuana camp - Reuters
Iran players conduct first open practice at Tijuana camp Reuters
June 11, 2026FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup Reuters
June 10, 2026Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports - Reuters
Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports Reuters
June 10, 2026US Air Force confident in fix for Boeing KC-46 refueling tanker - Reuters
US Air Force confident in fix for Boeing KC-46 refueling tanker Reuters
June 10, 2026Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
June 9, 2026Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament - Reuters
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Reuters
June 9, 2026Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer's global language a waterfront home - Reuters
Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer's global language a waterfront home Reuters
June 8, 2026Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup
Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.
June 7, 2026Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high - Reuters
Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high Reuters
June 7, 2026Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
June 6, 2026Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle
The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.
April 11, 2026Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday - Reuters
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week - Reuters
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week Reuters
March 7, 2026Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".
March 3, 2026World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest - Reuters
World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest Reuters
March 3, 2026Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war - Reuters
Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war Reuters
March 2, 2026FIFA watching Iran developments as World Cup nears - Reuters
FIFA watching Iran developments as World Cup nears Reuters
February 28, 2026Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta - Reuters
Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta Reuters
February 22, 2026