*****Official United States of America vs Bosnia & Herzegovina WC 2026 Thread*****

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11:30p, 7/1/26
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Imagine if the ref makes a call like that on Sunday in Mexico City that goes against the Mexicans. He will literally be found dead in a dumpster somewhere the next morning.
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11:40p, 7/1/26
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11:54p, 7/1/26
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We lost power a couple hours before the game, finally decided to give up on the power company and fire up the generator around the start of the 2nd half (didn't monitor the game).

We watched the game in HD until the 82nd minute without any issues and then the T-mobile signal (our internet provider) dropped to 1 bar and the rest of the match was stop motion.

Check out the quality 1970s picture.

Go USA!

We thought our generator would run out right at the critical moment in the game, instead it was T-mobile's signal.



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11:58p, 7/1/26
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In reply to Furlock Bones • 12:34a, 7/2/26
Furlock Bones said:
ErnestEndeavor said:
Per ESPN, according to FIFA sources the one game suspension cannot be appealed.



It seems like it's a bit of semantics. We can't ask for it to be reviewed, but FIFA can just review it on their own. This is where the US fans need to use the power of social media to make FIFA look so incompetent they have no choice but to review it. Either that, or Trump needs to start revoking visas until they overturn it.

It can't be appeals which is stupid. But FIFA can review it.
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1:23a, 7/2/26
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Well, it looks like our 2nd best player gets to rest for a game until the quarters. That's the only positive I see besides never letting that Neanderthal officiate one of our matches again.
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3:02a, 7/2/26
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We all know FIFA can do whatever it wants. Of course it can overturn Balogun's one match suspension, but they won't of course.

Given how corrupt FIFA is, I'm a little concerned they extend his suspension for multiple matches.

Fair or not, the still image of the Bosnia player's ankle turned looks awful. I think anybody, who is honest, who watches the play at game speed knows Balogun did it unintentionally. He wasn't even trying to challenge, but I can see FIFA being ****ty enough to extend the ban to multiple matches due to the still image. I hope I'm wrong but I always assume the worst when FIFA is involved.
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6:06a, 7/2/26
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In reply to SpreadsheetAg • 6:18a, 7/2/26
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Sure I'll get railed for this, but Andres Cantor is like 3rd or 4th best in my lineup of Telemundo announcers. Can't even name the others but I recognize their voices. I know he's a legend and he loves the USMNT, just my .02

(For the record...I don't even know Spanish, but watch most non US games in Spanish)
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In reply to Pahdz • 6:24a, 7/2/26
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Pahdz said:
SpreadsheetAg said:


Sure I'll get railed for this, but Andres Cantor is like 3rd or 4th best in my lineup of Telemundo announcers. Can't even name the others but I recognize their voices. I know he's a legend and he loves the USMNT, just my .02

(For the record...I don't even know Spanish, but watch most non US games in Spanish)


I love the call. While I don't watch that many games in Spanish, I do love their excitement during the game.
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In reply to Cave Johnson, CEO • 6:51a, 7/2/26
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Cave Johnson, CEO said:


12 year epl ref
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6:58a, 7/2/26
Last night was a real moment for this country, brought on by sports. We're not at 1980 Hockey level yet, but this is something we haven't seen in terms of unity in a very long time. Millions upon millions of people not giving a rat's ass who you voted for, where you're from, what color your skin is, what gender you want to claim - just taking pride in their country. I didn't really realize until we had won how much we needed something like this. And it's pretty GD perfect that it came just a couple of days before our 250th anniversary as a country.

Even winning the World Cup won't solve all of our problems, but it's nice waking up to everyone excited about the same thing, chanting USA everywhere you look, and wearing the colors with pride.

If you're the kind of person who sees 70,000 fans in San Francisco singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and immediately thinks, "Oh, how ironic, because those people HATE America" or you see a big crowd gathered in an open space in another city by the thousands to cheer on Team USA and your first thought is "Eh, other countries do it better", it might be time to acknowledge that the problem is actually you, not everyone else.

This is the moment. You're either on board or you're not.

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7:17a, 7/2/26
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One of the factors limiting growth of soccer in the US is gatekeeping ********s that pop up after moments like last night with "well ackshually, Mexico's celebration was better".

Just shut up and take a lap. I swear it's like y'all don't want the game to actually grow, you'd rather just be king nerd of a niche sport.
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7:40a, 7/2/26
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Nothing steals my joy in sport more than bad officiating
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In reply to CharleyKerfeld • 7:52a, 7/2/26
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CharleyKerfeld said:

it might be time to acknowledge that the problem is actually you, not everyone else.

This is the moment. You're either on board or you're not.


Well said.
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In reply to Silvertaps • 7:56a, 7/2/26
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Silvertaps said:
Nothing steals my joy in sport more than bad corrupt officiating

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8:10a, 7/2/26
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8:27a, 7/2/26
The Var official that called the red hasn't done a game in 2 years. He gave 35 cards with 3 being red in 5 games. I did look at the average for last year and he is 7 times the average ref on cards and 15 times on reds. That is not someone that should be near the decision making at a world cup game.

I would love to know if FIFA has the audio.
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In reply to carl spacklers hat • 8:28a, 7/2/26
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carl spacklers hat said:
AgGrad99 said:
AustinAg2K said:
We beat Belgium, even without Balogun. Belgium needed a complete collapse from Senegal. They've looked bad the entire tournament. We are the better team right now, with or without Balogun.


I wish I shared your confidence.

Balogun has been the majority of our offensive threat. Not sure anyone picks up that slack against a good Belgian defense.

Hope Pepi can have the game of his freaking life Monday!

I'd play Haji over Pepi. Haji was on a heater for his club and can score. Pepi is more of a poacher, IMO, and we need someone who can create his own chances.

I think Pepi does a much better job of combining with the midfield/wingers and bringing them into the attack.
Not the Turkey game with backups, but his minutes in the first 2 group games.

McKennie, Tillman, Pulisic, Dest all do a great job of positioning aggressively and making runs, so that when the ball is played into Pepi he actually has players near him to combine with.

He does need to start converting some of these chances, which so far in this World Cup Balogun has been pretty elite at doing. Taking half chances and suddenly they are goals
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In reply to Silvertaps • 8:34a, 7/2/26
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Silvertaps said:
Nothing steals my joy in sport more than bad officiating


This.

Very casual fan. Have only ever watched the Olympic type events. Not any professional leagues. I am the fan they are trying to cultivate.

Have watched a lot of the World Cup because there is nothing better on and it has been fun. But, even outside of the call last night, I have reinforced my dislike of the poor officiating in general and the dramatic dives of players. Honestly, that probably keeps me from buying in past the World Cup.

The field is too big for a single ref to be making proper calls. So they are influenced by the aftermath. Which is obviously why player flop so dramatically. They need several refs on the field.

Tradition is great, but letting poor officiating dramatically affect the outcome of things like the World Cup potentially is not something I'm going to buy into long term. Sorry fifa.
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In reply to flakrat • 8:41a, 7/2/26
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If you can, I'd just use an antenna for this. HD quality and no need for Internet
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8:41a, 7/2/26
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I think the officiating overall has been pretty good this WC. Refs have constantly ignored dives.

Unfortunately there were two very bad calls in two games yesterday. Both that will affect our game on Monday.

Very weird coincidence.
Gig ‘Em Baby!
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8:46a, 7/2/26
I think the officiating overall has been pretty good with the exception of not giving cards for stopping counters by making a nonsoccer move. VAR has been expanded and it is causing most of the issues.
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In reply to Omperlodge • 8:47a, 7/2/26
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Omperlodge said:
The Var official that called the red hasn't done a game in 2 years. He gave 35 cards with 3 being red in 5 games. I did look at the average for last year and he is 7 times the average ref on cards and 15 times on reds. That is not someone that should be near the decision making at a world cup game.

I would love to know if FIFA has the audio.


How in the world does an official get the nod for the WC when they haven't worked in 2 years? Good lord. Who does this guy know? What money exchanged hands? Etc.
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In reply to YouBet • 8:52a, 7/2/26
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Sounds like an official that goes into a game looking to be a part of it. Which just so happens to be my least fav type of official.
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8:55a, 7/2/26
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Round of 16 vs Belgium again!

Lost 2-1 last time, so revenge will be sweet...of course that was 12 years ago...
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8:56a, 7/2/26
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Calling MathAg to give us the scoop and commentary from his refereeing circles. I'm sure there are some pretty interesting takes
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In reply to YouBet • 9:04a, 7/2/26
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YouBet said:
Omperlodge said:
The Var official that called the red hasn't done a game in 2 years. He gave 35 cards with 3 being red in 5 games. I did look at the average for last year and he is 7 times the average ref on cards and 15 times on reds. That is not someone that should be near the decision making at a world cup game.

I would love to know if FIFA has the audio.


How in the world does an official get the nod for the WC when they haven't worked in 2 years? Good lord. Who does this guy know? What money exchanged hands? Etc.


He likely has been working VAR only at the professional/international level. VAR officials often are retired from officiating on field matches at the highest levels.
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In reply to Pahdz • 9:36a, 7/2/26
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Maybe, but Cantor is the OG. His call of the Donovan Algeria goal is legendary.
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In reply to MattAg06 • 9:59a, 7/2/26
MattAg06 said:
One of the factors limiting growth of soccer in the US is gatekeeping ********s that pop up after moments like last night with "well ackshually, Mexico's celebration was better".

Just shut up and take a lap. I swear it's like y'all don't want the game to actually grow, you'd rather just be king nerd of a niche sport.
This.
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
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In reply to PatAg • 10:01a, 7/2/26
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PatAg said:
carl spacklers hat said:
AgGrad99 said:
AustinAg2K said:
We beat Belgium, even without Balogun. Belgium needed a complete collapse from Senegal. They've looked bad the entire tournament. We are the better team right now, with or without Balogun.


I wish I shared your confidence.

Balogun has been the majority of our offensive threat. Not sure anyone picks up that slack against a good Belgian defense.

Hope Pepi can have the game of his freaking life Monday!

I'd play Haji over Pepi. Haji was on a heater for his club and can score. Pepi is more of a poacher, IMO, and we need someone who can create his own chances.

I think Pepi does a much better job of combining with the midfield/wingers and bringing them into the attack.
Not the Turkey game with backups, but his minutes in the first 2 group games.

McKennie, Tillman, Pulisic, Dest all do a great job of positioning aggressively and making runs, so that when the ball is played into Pepi he actually has players near him to combine with.

He does need to start converting some of these chances, which so far in this World Cup Balogun has been pretty elite at doing. Taking half chances and suddenly they are goals

I might have mentioned this earlier in the thread, but Pepi is a very good hold up striker when he's on his game. He's also bigger than you realize after I saw him play in person.

If he can be that center pivot and have Pulisic and Dest running off him with an outlet to McKennie/Tillman underneath, I think we can have a lot of success with him in the lineup.
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10:03a, 7/2/26
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I'm also in favor of haji over pepi next match. he won't get bodied as much and create more of his own shots. He's not consistent, but when he's on, he can score in bunches. Dude continues to score at Coventry City....17 goals last year, 10 season before and 16 the season before that. I think he deserves a shot
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10:08a, 7/2/26
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And to top of all off, the Bosnia-HurtsTheirVagina player STAYED IN THE GAME AFTER THE RED CARD "Injury"
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In reply to Jarrin Jay • 10:13a, 7/2/26
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Jarrin Jay said:
Maybe, but Cantor is the OG. His call of the Donovan Algeria goal is legendary.



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In reply to fig96 • 10:17a, 7/2/26
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I agree. He looked good in that role in the Senegal friendly.

I think Pepi is better than any 9 we've had since ~2017 (outside of Flo, obviously), and with several days of practice with the first team, he's gonna surprise some people.
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