The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 concluded on July 6, 2026, ending the tournament runs for several current and former FC Dallas players while positioning others for upcoming knockout matches.
United States national team standouts Chris Richards and Weston McKennie delivered strong performances during a victory against Bosnia.
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Richards helped secure a clean sheet after Folarin Balogun received a red card, while McKennie extended his streak as the only American to start all four tournament matches.
Forward Ricardo Pepi entered the match as a late second-half substitute to secure the win following Balogun's dismissal.
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Although initially expected to start against Belgium due to Balogun's looming suspension, subsequent updates indicated Balogun would remain available for selection by manager Mauricio Pochettino, while winger Alex Zendejas remained out of the rotation.
Sweden's tournament run ended with a definitive defeat against France in New Jersey, where FC Dallas wingback Herman Johansson did not receive any playing time.
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Additionally, Croatia's Petar Musa was excluded from recent lineups following a halftime substitution against Panama, despite scoring an early goal against England.
