Youcef Belaili scores in Esperance's 1-0 victory over LAFC in the Club World Cup

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Yousef Belaili scored in the 70th minute and Esperance beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 on Friday night in the Club World Cup to remain in contention to advance and eliminate the California MLS team.

LAFC had one final chance to tie it in the 99th minute on Dénis Bouanaga’s right-footed shot off a penalty kick just in front, but goalkeeper Béchir Ben Säid smothered it.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were in the crowd of 13,651 at 30,000-seat GEODIS Park on a steamy late afternoon.

After a back-and-forth pace, Belaili came through with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner through goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' legs.

Esperance will finish the round Tuesday night against Chelsea, with second place in Group D and a spot in the round of 16 on the line.

Not only was LAFC eliminated, it has been shot out in both of its matches. LAFC had two goals wiped out by offsides in the first half.

“Overall, I didn’t think we played well enough tonight to win,” LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo said.

“Gave us the feeling that we can keep playing,” said Esperance coach Maher Kanzari.

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Esperance de Tunis' Yan Sasse, left, and Los Angeles FC's Ryan Hollingshead battle for the ball during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Esperance de Tunis' Elias Mokwana, and Los Angeles FC's Ryan Hollingshead, right, battle for the ball during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Esperance de Tunis supporters react during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga, right, battles for the ball with Esperance de Tunis' Yassine Meriah during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Esperance de Tunis' Youcef Belaili celebrates with fans after scoring his team's first goal during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Esperance de Tunis' Yan Sasse, left, and Los Angeles FC's Ryan Hollingshead battle for the ball during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.

The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. Seven people were injured.

In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of the city. A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said authorities were alerted about the blast early Sunday and officers are still investigating. He said some nearby homes were also damaged.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to a statement from his office. He directed health authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment and ordered a full investigation.

Many Pakistani households rely on liquefied petroleum gas cylinders because of low natural gas pressure, and such cylinders have been linked to deadly accidents caused by gas leaks. Police said investigations were ongoing.

Government officials survey the damage of a home caused by a gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)