World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Sing ‘Country Roads’ After US Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina

The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, July 1, reaching the World Cup round of 16. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" played after the match, with fans singing along.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after losing a point to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after winning a game against Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States plays against Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States plays against Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan reacts after defeating Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan lies on the court after defeating Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus plays against McCarthy Kessler of the United States in the women's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus plays against McCarthy Kessler of the United States in the women's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus plays against McCarthy Kessler of the United States in the women's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after defeating Taylor Townsend of the United States in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 19, 2026, shows people in Cairo and a giant image painted on a wall of a beaming Egypt football striker Mohamed Salah, who is playing in the World Cup tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 19, 2026, shows a giant image painted on a wall in Cairo of a beaming Egypt football striker Mohamed Salah, who is playing in the World Cup tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Online U.N. symposium on N. Korea's abductions of Japanese

Online U.N. symposium on N. Korea's abductions of Japanese

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz gives a video message on June 24, 2026, for an online U.N. symposium on North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals in the 1970s and 1980s.

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NASHVILLE, United States, June 22 Kyodo - Japan football World Cup squad poses for a team photo at its training camp in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee, on June 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

UK: Britain First March Met With Mass Counter-Protest in Birmingham

Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham city center on Saturday, June 20, as supporters of far-right group Britain First held a march and a larger crowd assembled nearby in counter-protest. West Midlands Police arrested four people, three women and one man, on suspicion of assaulting an officer, criminal damage, and obstructing police.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, on June 21, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark of the United States reacts after saving par on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, on June 21, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark of the United States reacts after saving par on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, on June 21, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark of the United States reacts after making a birdie on the 16th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, on June 21, 2026.

[Breaking News]Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

NASHVILLE, United States, June 8 Kyodo - Japan men's football team member Yuto Nagatomo signs an autograph at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

NASHVILLE, United States, June 8 Kyodo - Japan men's national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu takes a selfie with fans at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

DALLAS, United States, June 13 Kyodo - Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NEW YORK, United States, June 14 Kyodo - Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco. (Kyodo)

Golf: Dow Championship

Golf: Dow Championship

Gina Kim (R) and Yana Wilson, both of the United States, pose with trophies after winning the Dow Championship golf tournament on June 14, 2026, at Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan.

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NEW YORK, United States, June 11 Kyodo - A building in New York's Times Square projects a video in support of the Japan national football team in the early hours of June 11, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Kyodo)

World Cup 2026 – US: Iran Team Arrives in Los Angeles on Day of Peace Deal Announcement

Iran's national soccer team arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14, ahead of their World Cup Group G opener against New Zealand the following day. The team's arrival at their hotel in Manhattan Beach drew a crowd of mixed reactions, with Iranian supporters, American flag-waving onlookers, and protesters shouting "Shame on you" gathering outside, on the same day the United States and Iran announced a peace deal.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Paraguay players are pictured after losing to the United States in a World Cup Group D football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

United States players celebrate after beating Paraguay in a World Cup Group D football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

United States players celebrate after beating Paraguay in a World Cup Group D football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

United States players celebrate after beating Paraguay in a World Cup Group D football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mauricio (L) of Paraguay reacts after scoring during the second half of a World Cup Group D football match against the United States at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mauricio of Paraguay reacts after scoring during the second half of a World Cup Group D football match against the United States at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Giovanni Reyna (2nd from L) of the United States scores the team's fourth goal during the second half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Giovanni Reyna (2nd from L) of the United States scores the team's fourth during the second half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Folarin Balogun (R) of the United States scores the team's third goal during the first half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Folarin Balogun (R) of the United States reacts after scoring the team's third goal during the first half of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.