New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States

Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper

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 to advance to the round of 16

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup

Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania

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

Belgium overturns two-goal deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in round of 32 at World Cup

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup

England survives early scare from Congo and advances at World Cup on two late goals from Harry Kane