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TNR 7/6/26 - Hour 1 | Our 40 in 40 BEGINS and Balogun is BACK for Team USA!
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- The Next Round
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 3669
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Summary
Team USA faces Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle, and star striker Folarin Balogun will be available after FIFA suspended enforcement of his red-card ban. We discuss the controversial ruling, President Donald Trump’s reported involvement, the criticism from UEFA and Belgium, and what Balogun’s return means for Christian Pulisic and the United States. Can the USMNT win another knockout match and continue its historic World Cup run? England survives wild match in Mexico The Next Round’s annual 40 in 40 College Football Countdown begins today! We tallied your votes and are ready to start revealing the Top 40 teams in college football for the 2026 season, counting down from No. 40 all the way to No. 1. PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices