SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the Round of 32 continues on Wednesday

Former Michigan football coordinator Matthew Weiss may have caught a break in his ongoing federal trial.A judge has granted Weiss' request to suppress evidence obtained through an illegal search of computers and other devices at the University of Michigan, per court records released on Wednesday, July 1. However, the judge also denied Weiss' request to suppress evidence the government obtained through a search of Weiss' iCloud account as part of the same investigation.Weiss was indicted in March of 2025, with federal prosecutors accusing him of hacking into computers and stealing photos and private information of more than 3,300 student athletes, mostly women, over a period of eight years between 2015-23. The FBI has charged him with 14 counts of unauthorized access and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft. Weiss has argued that the evidence initially obtained by University police, and eventually federal investigators, was part of a search that violated the Fourth Amendment. Judge David M. Lawson partially agreed with that argument, allowing evidence from the physical search at U-M to be suppressed.RECRUITING TRAIL: Michigan football lands CB Monsanna Torbert, beating out Ohio StateThe search warrants issued by the state magistrate are difficult to defend, as the government appears to acknowledge, but the information is admissible, the government argues, because later-issued federal search warrants for most of the same electronic devices cured the constitutional defects in the state warrants," Lawson wrote in his latest opinion. "None of those arguments is persuasive, and the materials obtained from certain computers, tablets, and smart phones, identified below, will not be allowed into evidence.The judge found the initial search of computers and other equipment from Schembechler Hall by University police violated the Fourth Amendment. However, investigators claim that their own investigation, which occurred after the University's investigation, should be treated as independent of the initial search, and that they should be able to use evidence obtained in their own seizure of the equipment.Lawson disagreed with that argument, however, calling the evidence obtained in the federal investigation "fruit of the poisonous tree."The government cannot show that the initial illegal search had no effect in producing the FBIs federal warrant," Lawson wrote. "While it is impossible to know for certain whether the FBI would have opened a federal investigation and sought a federal warrant if it never had been informed of the evidence obtained in the searches, it is fair to say that the FBIs knowledge of the evidence made it more likely to pursue the investigation than it would have been otherwise."Though the evidence obtained through the search of U-M equipment will be thrown out, the evidence obtained through a search of Weiss' iCloud account can still be used, as Lawson declared that investigation as legal.This is a potentially momentous ruling for Weiss, whose trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 22. A judge in December denied Weiss' request to dismiss the aggravated identity theft counts, which would carry the most prison time if he were found guilty.Weiss' legal representatives did not immediately respond to the Free Press' request for comment. Weiss, along with former U-M coach Jim Harbaugh and former U-M president Santa Ono, among other school officials, is being sued in a separate civil case by at least 74 women who claim Weiss hacked into their accounts and stole personal data.Weiss faces more than 70 years in prison if convicted in the federal case.Needto catch up on the news during your lunch break?Sign up for our Sports Briefing newsletterto get daily summaries of Detroit sports!You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Judge tosses evidence in ex-U-M assistant Matthew Weiss' hacking case

The United States is set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the Round of 32, looking to win only its second knockout-stage game at a men's FIFA World Cup. The U.S. finished first in Group D and earned the right to play Bosnia and Herzegovina, which finished third in Group B. Bosnia and Herzegovina is playing in its first knockout-stage game in its history at a major tournament. Raphael Claus from Brazil is the referee assigned for this one, alongside his fellow Brazilians Danilo Manis and Rodrigo Figueiredo. Dario Herrera from Argentina will be the fourth official. This will be Claus second assignment of the tournament, after he was the head referee for Spains 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on June 21. Claus gave out two yellow cards in that fixture. He also refereed two games at the 2022 World Cup, both group-stage matches, so this will be his first knockout-stage game at a World Cup, despite his experience in CONMEBOL. The VAR room will consist of Venezuelas Juan Soto, Colombias Nicolas Gallo and Frances Jerome Brisard. Here is the full team of referees:

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday

They can't all be wins on the recruiting trail and Michigan football experienced that on Wednesday, July 1.The Wolverines lost out on five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who chose South Carolina over Kyle Whittingham's program in a ceremony shown on Rivals' YouTube channel.One hour earlier, Michigan landed a pledge from four-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert Jr. out of Cincinnati a borderline top-100 player.EARLIER: Michigan football lands CB Monsanna Torbert, beating out Ohio StateDobson was the top 2027 cornerback target for the Wolverines for several months but the Cornelius, North Carolina (Hough) product ultimately opted to head south and join the Gamecocks.Dobson was a true blue-chip target, rated the No. 1 player in North Carolina, No. 3 corner in the nation and No. 17 player in the country among rising seniors, per 247 Sports composite rankings.Speedy zone corner with a wiry frame that can race into the deeper third, 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote. Not only has tested in the upper percentile, but has turned heads in a camp setting with his quick feet and smooth transitions.MORE RECRUITING: Michigan football lands CB Monsanna Torbert, beating out Ohio StateDobson played his junior year at Fort Mill Catawba Ridge in South Carolina. His numbers were limited, with four tackles and one pass breakup in eight games, but he also contributed in other phases, catching three passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns on offense, with one kickoff return for a touchdown, per his profile.Michigan got him on campus in mid-June for a visit, but his last official was to South Carolina a week later. He was invited to the Under Armour All-American Game, in which he had a tackle and an interception.Michigans secondary class is still in good shape, but Dobson would have marked perhaps U-Ms top recruiting win in the Kyle Whittingham era.Instead, its another close miss.Tony Garciais theMichiganbeat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at@RealTonyGarcia.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan football loses out to South Carolina for five-star CB Joshua Dobson

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In a dramatic 2026 World Cup round of 32 match, Belgium came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Senegal, 3-2, in extra time. Now, what's next for Belgium at the World Cup? Here is who the Red Devils will play in the round of 16 and their potential path to making the World Cup final. Who Could Belgium Play In The Round Of 16? Following Belgium's win over Senegal in the round of 32, it now will play one of two teams in the round of 16: USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina, which face off Wednesday night in the round of 32 at San Franscisco Bay Area Stadium. The USA is ranked No. 17, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is No. 64. After advancing to the World Cup round of 16, Belgium will play either the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One. Who Could Belgium Play In The Quarterfinals? If Belgium advances past the round of 16, it has four potential opponents it could face in the quarterfinals: Portugal, Croatia, Spain or Austria. In the round of 32, Portugal will play Croatia in Toronto and Spain will play Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday. In FIFA's latest rankings, Spain is No. 2, Portugal is No. 5, Croatia is No. 11 and Austria is No. 24. Who Could Belgium Face In The Semifinals? If it makes it that far, there are four possible opponents for Belgium in the semifinals: France, Paraguay, Morocco and tournament co-host Canada. In the round of 16 on Saturday, Morocco and Canada face off at 1 p.m. ET at Houston Stadium, and France and Paraguay play at 5 p.m. ET at Philadelphia Stadium. If Belgium reaches the semifinals, that match will be at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

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The round of 32 rolls on at the 2026 FIFA Mens World Cup with more surprises in store as teams with different styles and different expectations will square off. The day begins in Los Angeles, where one of the pre-tournament favorites in Spain will take on an Austria team that will be looking to relentlessly press its way to an upset. The tournament then shifts to Toronto, where Croatia and Portugal meet in a game that will be highlighted by a clash of two of the games best players over the past two decades in Cristian Ronaldo and Luka Modri. The tournament remains in Canada for the days final game in Vancouver, where an improving Switzerland will take on an explosive Algeria team that takes a lot of risks and plays on the edge. Here is all you need to know for Thursday at the World Cup. When: Thursday, July 2, 3 p.m. ET Where: Los Angeles TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One As one of the tournaments leading contenders, Spain will get its knockout campaign underway on Thursday afternoon when it takes on Austria at Los Angeles Stadium. After being held to a stunning 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in its group stage opener, it has been smooth sailing for Spain, which is yet to concede a goal at the tournament. Following the Cape Verde result, Luis de la Fuentes team defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0 to win the group. The biggest concern for Spain entering this game is that wingers Nico Williams and Yremy Pino are not expected to start due to injuries sustained in the win over Uruguay. Obviously, that will place an increased burden on budding superstar Lamine Yamal and Atltico Madrid mainstay Alex Baena to provide width to the Spanish attack and combine with center forward Mikel Oyarzabal. But beyond them, the options are limited. Spains strength, however, is in its midfield triangle of Pedri, Rodri, and Mikel Merino, who are among the best in the world in possession. But this game will be a clash of styles. Under manager Ralf Rangnick, Austria presses intensely and relentlessly. If Austria ever loses possession, its players immediately press in an attempt to win the ball back quickly. It will be a huge test for either team to pull off its game plan. Austria will attempt to force turnovers from the best-possession national team in the world, while Spain rarely presses as much as what the Austrians will attempt in this game. Austrias style of play has the team frequently walking a thin line between success and failure because if the press is ineffective, opponents typically have space to exploit. But this risky approach nearly cost the team dearly against Algeria in the group stage finale. In that game, Austria squandered two leads and then fell behind in stoppage time only to find a last-minute equalizer to advance. Rangnicks team is very much living on borrowed time at this World Cup. If Austria is going to pull off a stunning upset in this game, Marko Arnautovic will have to play a key role. The 37-year-old center forward has been dealing with an injury that has limited his involvement to no more than 45 minutes in any game. But he has been excellent whenever on the field, having scored two very important goals and served as the teams emotional leader. Player to Watch The Atltico Madrid man has been sharp in Spains last two games, both wins, and was the Man of the Match after scoring a goal in the 1-0 win over Uruguay. In a game against a pressing team, Baena will have the opportunity to exploit space if he can maintain possession under pressure. Baena is playing well and should be a key to Spains attack against Austria. When: Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. ET Where: Toronto TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One Portugal and Croatia will meet on Thursday at Toronto Stadium in one of the most star-studded games in this World Cups round of 32. At front and center will be an emotional battle between two legendary former Real Madrid teammates in Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modri who are both fighting to keep their final hopes of winning a World Cup alive. Neither team had been convincing during the group stage. Portugal was held to lackluster draws by DR Congo and Colombia while only defeating debutants Uzbekistan, 5-0. Croatia, meanwhile, has fared only slightly better. After a 4-2 loss to England, Croatia had to fight much harder than expected to notch a 1-0 win over Panama and a 2-1 win over Ghana. For Portugal, Bruno Fernandes is the creator, and he will have to win in the midfield against Croatia, which features Modri, Mateo Kovai, and Petar Sui. It will be a clash of styles as Portugal thrives at speeding the game up while Croatia will look to slow the game down. Because of that, the game will likely be decided in transition play and whether Portugal can get wingers like Rafael Leo and Pedro Neto involved. But many eyes will be on Modri and Ronaldo, two iconic players who are now over 40. Ronaldo will be playing in his ninth career World Cup knockout game but is still searching for his first goal in this stage of the tournament. Modri is the midfield engine and is coming off a great performance in the win over Ghana where he was everywhere on both sides of the ball. But doing that against Portugal will require an even higher level. Player to Watch In a game such as this with contrasting styles, both teams will be looking to have the game played on their terms. For Portugal, that begins with Fernandes who is the engine of the teams midfield. He is very direct and plays the game with a lot of energy. He won't want to let Croatia slow the game down and become choppy. Portugal struggled against Colombia in the group stage finale, but Fernandes was at the heart of Portugals best moments. When: Thursday, July 2, 11 p.m. ET Where: Vancouver TV: FS1 Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One After both Switzerland and Algeria had uneven campaigns in their respective World Cup group stages, the two teams will meet on Thursday at BC Place Stadium (Vancouver) in the round of 32. Switzerland began the tournament with a very poor performance in a 1-1 draw with Qatar but since then, Murat Yakins squad has been on the rise with a convincing 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina followed by a 2-1 win over co-hosts Canada. Algeria, meanwhile, have been all over the place in its first three games of the tournament. A lopsided loss to Argentina was expected in the opening game, but the Desert Foxes needed to come from behind in the second half to defeat Jordan 2-1 and then get a result in a wild 3-3 draw with Austria where Algeria came from behind twice, but then blew a lead late to settle for a point. Algeria should be prepared for this game as its head coach, Vladimir Petkovi, was the head coach of Switzerland for seven years from 2014-2021. Many of the Switzerland players came into the national team under Petkovi, and he knows the team well. Despite Petkovis history with Switzerland, the two teams play with very different styles. The Swiss team is more structured and disciplined with its game plan under Yakin, while Algeria is more explosive and lethal on counter-attacks. The teams attack is driven by veteran wingers Houssem Aouar and Riyad Mahrez, who both play for Saudi Arabian clubs but who both have experience with top European teams. For Switzerland, Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler will be tasked with controlling the midfield and preventing the game from becoming wide open, which is what Algeria would prefer. Player to Watch Switzerland's 20-year-old midfielder has been one of the top young players of this tournament, with three goals and an assist in the group stage. In the 2-1 win over Canada, the Geneva-born Manzambi was arguably the best player on the field with a goal and an assist. Manzambi has had a great year at the club level with SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga. He was also named the Europa League Young Player of the Season for 2025-26, and he excels at making late runs into the box. He could be one of the keys to victory for Switzerland in this game.