Folarin Balogun, born in Brooklyn but raised in London, agreed to play his international career with the Americans in 2023. Three years later he opened the World Cup with two goals.

On a night of great anticipation, everyone — players, fans, coaches and beyond — met the moment. How high can this U.S. World Cup team soar?

Its citizens are barred from entering the US, while the White House wants to revoke the right of Haitians already in the country to stay.

Pochettino, a 54-year-old Argentine, has been on the job for 20 months, but Friday’s game was unquestionably his biggest opportunity to make an impression on a wider fanbase tuning in to watch the U.S.

Australia keeps this one closer than expected and gets a point. Turkey's creative engines will allow them to create scoring opportunities against Australia and start the tournament off on the right foot with a victory.

Day three at the 2026 FIFA World Cup features the first full slate of action with four matches on two continents taking place. Groups B and D see their first round of matches conclude as Qatar takes on Switzerland in California and Australia meets Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver.