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El Paso USA fans anticipate Balogun’s return set for Round of 16 match against Belgium
By Max Zepeda at KVIA ABC-7
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For nearly a month, the FIFA World Cup brought fans across the Borderland together as the U.S. Men's National Team continues to surprise in it's now lengthy run in the tournament.Monday, Team USA returns to the pitch to take on Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle, and f...
Key takeaway Tune into ABC-7's coverage of fans from around the Borderland reacting to the USMNT's attempt to reach the Quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For nearly a month, the FIFA World Cup brought fans across the Borderland together as the U.S. Men's National Team continues to surprise in it's now lengthy run in the tournament.Monday, Team USA returns to the pitch to take on Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle, and f...
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