United States forward Folarin Balogun said he can "feel the difference" in the atmosphere around the World Cup now that the knockout stages have begun.

The United States was stunned in second-half stoppage time by Turkey in a meaningless group-stage finale of the 2026 World Cup. The Americans had already won their group, and Turkey was eliminated before the match.

Fans give United States a cheerful sendoff to the World Cup knockout round

Turkey, returning to the World Cup stage after 24 years, secured its first victory of the tournament. Despite having already been eliminated after losses in the first two matches, it achieved a thrilling comeback win against host nation the United States.

Amid celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary, assertions of the country’s religious, and specifically Christian, character have grown louder in political discourse. In May 2026, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other prominent officials participated in a prayer service in Washington,

Ranking the 10 best U.S. soccer players of all time, from Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey to Christian Pulisic, as the team advances in the 2026 World Cup.

A tavern, an inn, ceremonial mounds. These remarkable American places date back to before 1776.

Jürgen Klopp has told ESPN he believes Mauricio Pochettino's United States are the best version of the national team in the country's history.