If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.
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Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot
Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.
Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
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England have training equipment stolen
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
England have training equipment stolen
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
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Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
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