World Cup 2026: Spain defeats Argentina in Final, watch parties held in Chicago | Updates

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Last updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:27AM GMT
World Cup Final watch party held in Pilsen
Argentina and Spain faced off in the World Cup 2026 Final Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans gathered at Harrison Park in Pilsen, Chicago.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The largest World Cup in tournament history has ended.

Chicagoans had to watch from the sidelines.

Despite being one of the country's most passionate soccer cities, Chicago did not host a single World Cup match.

But the world's biggest soccer stars played throughout North America this summer.

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Jul 02, 2026, 2:43 AM GMT

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.

Balogun dominated the first half with his goal and several other chances that helped the U.S. control the match early but the Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute.

Tillman helped seal the win when he scored on a free kick from just outside the box in the 82nd minute with a shot off the hand of goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj.

That gave the U.S. just its second World Cup knockout round win. The Americans made it to the semifinals in the first tournament in 1930 by winning their group and won a round of 16 matchup against Mexico in 2002.

The win over Bosnia in the round of 32 in this year's expanded tournament sets up a matchup on Monday in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil.

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Jul 01, 2026, 11:25 PM GMT

Chicago watch parties held for USA, Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup match

Watch parties are being held Wednesday in Chicago for the Team USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup round of 32 knockout match.

One of the biggest parties is at Recess in West Loop.

Watch parties are being held Wednesday in Chicago for the Team USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup round of 32 knockout match.
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Jun 27, 2026, 8:23 PM GMT

USA to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Round of 32 knockout match Wednesday

Following Paraguay's stunning 1-0 upset over Türkiye, the U.S. has officially clinched first place in Group D in the 2026 World Cup, securing a highly anticipated Round of 32 knockout match at in California's Bay Area.

The crucial single-elimination game is locked for Wednesday, July 1 at 5 p.m. against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Jun 26, 2026, 3:59 PM GMT

Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, attends USA game

Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, attended the USA game Thursday in Los Angeles.

She is due with the couple's fourth child in July.

The U.S. lost to Turkey Friday.