The beautiful game's popularity in the U.S. is getting a boost from the global soccer tournament, but there's a long way to go.

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as Lamine Yamal leads Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo faces off against Luka Modrić.

The U.S. Men's National Team won its first World Cup knockout match in more than two decades on Wednesday, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. There was also controversy as Folarin Balogun picked up a red card,

Hundreds of fans came out to cheer on the U.S. team during a World Cup watch party at RiverEdge Park in Aurora Wednesday evening.

After the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia, Weston McKennie celebrated by singing along to Ella Langley's chart-topping "Choosin' Texas."

By Nick Said and Lais Morais HOUSTON, July 2 (Reuters) - The World Cup has captured the imagination of fans across the United States, no better illustrated than in the tournament store in Houston, where locals have been snapping up mementos of a rare chance to have the global finals on their doorstep.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.