The 2026 World Cup has been a thrilling tournament thus far, and, believe it or not, we're rapidly approaching the finish line. What began as a field of 48 is now down to just 10 nations.

The president received a blast from his past.

Matt Freese entered the tournament as perhaps the biggest question in the American starting lineup. He exited it as the biggest post-tournament question, too.

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Egypt for a spot in the quarterfinals before Switzerland-Colombia later.

Seeking its first World Cup title, Belgium knocked the U.S. out in the round of 16 for the second time in 12 years and extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games.

Let's leave the last word to England midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was asked where the conditions of the Mexico game rank in terms of the challenges he has faced in his career:

Pochettino has an offer to lead the USMNT into the next World Cup cycle. Luke Hales/ SEATTLE — U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino will wait on discussions over his future after the team’s elimination from the World Cup in the round of 16.