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Pulisic limps off in tears as injury-hit USA crash out of World Cup 4-1 to Belgium
Christian Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute with a suspected twisted ankle as the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle, ending both his and the co-hosts' World Cup campaign under a familiar cloud of fitness problems.
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Belgium end USMNT's World Cup dream with 4-1 rout as Edu, Guzan and Kljestan urge players to hold their heads high
Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending a tournament run that included a historic knockout-stage win over Bosnia and Herzegovina watched by more than 27 million people.
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Arsenal prepare Wan-Bissaka bid as £250m summer rebuild gathers pace
Arsenal are weighing a move for former Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement for Ben White, with sporting director Andrea Berta handed a £250m transfer budget to strengthen Mikel Arteta's Premier League title-defending squad.
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Rooney warns Henderson's wrist injury could be 'real loss' for England at tournament
Jordan Henderson injured his wrist falling from advertising hoardings after England's win over Mexico at the Azteca, requiring surgery. Former captain Wayne Rooney called the midfielder a powerful dressing-room voice whose absence would hurt the squad.
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FIFA backs referee Trump called 'suspect' after Balogun red card controversy
FIFA has publicly defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump branded him 'suspect' and lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the striker to face Belgium at the World Cup.
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Keane left speechless as Trump admits calling Infantino over Balogun red card
Roy Keane responded with disbelief on The Overlap after Donald Trump publicly confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card, which was subsequently suspended to allow the USA forward to face Belgium.
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France appeal to FIFA to clear Olise before World Cup quarter-final against Morocco
The French Football Federation has formally asked FIFA to rescind Michael Olise's yellow card ahead of Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco in Foxborough. The Bayern Munich winger, who leads the tournament with five assists, picked up the booking during France's last-16 win over Paraguay.
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Ronaldo confirms World Cup farewell after Portugal's last-16 exit to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup was his last after Portugal were eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the round of 16. The 41-year-old, visibly emotional at full time, said he leaves international football's biggest stage with a clear conscience.
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Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Spain's stoppage-time winner ends Portugal's run
Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled the end of his international career after Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to eliminate Portugal from the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Ronaldo saying he leaves 'with a clear conscience' having guided the country to three trophies.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup was his last as Portugal's future hangs in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup was definitively his last after Portugal's 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain in Arlington, Texas, but left his broader international future unresolved, saying he will 'have time to think'.
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Balogun starts as USA face Belgium in politically charged World Cup 2026 last-16 clash
Folarin Balogun will start for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT against Belgium after a political storm over his eligibility following a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The winner advances to face Spain in the quarter-finals.
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USMNT fans flood Seattle as USA face Belgium in World Cup round of 16
American supporters packed the streets around Seattle Stadium ahead of the USA's World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium, with the USMNT chasing a quarterfinal place for the first time since 2002.
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Mbappe brands Paraguayan senator 'despicable' after racist attack as France FA files criminal complaint
Kylian Mbappe publicly condemned senator Celeste Amarilla after she directed a racist tirade at him following France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay in Philadelphia. The French Football Federation has announced it will file a criminal complaint, while the Paraguayan government also denounced the remarks.
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Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after Merino's late goal ends World Cup 2026 campaign
Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving his role as Portugal head coach after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the only goal in added time in Dallas.
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Pulisic starts for USA against Belgium in World Cup round of 16 in Seattle
Christian Pulisic is in the starting lineup as the United States face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle on Monday. Folarin Balogun, USA's leading scorer, also starts after FIFA reversed his suspension.
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Ronaldo ends his final World Cup as Portugal fall 1-0 to Spain at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo started and played all 90 minutes as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, who won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. At 41, it is widely expected to be Ronaldo's last appearance in an international tournament.
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Balogun starts for USA against Belgium despite FIFA red-card controversy and legal threat
Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States starting XI for their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA overturned his red-card suspension — only the second such reversal in World Cup history — prompting outrage from UEFA and a formal eligibility challenge from the Belgian FA.
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Martinez resigns as Portugal manager after Spain end Ronaldo's World Cup in round of 16
Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Portugal head coach after a late Mikel Merino goal sent Spain through to the quarter-finals in Texas, ending what is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup campaign.
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FA weighs Quansah red card appeal after FIFA's Balogun U-turn opens the door
The Football Association is considering its options over Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban following Donald Trump's personal intervention with Gianni Infantino.
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FIFA fines Balogun $40,000 after suspending his red-card ban hours before USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun escaped a one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina following a FIFA Disciplinary Committee review, but the Monaco striker has still been fined $40,000 — half of which falls on the US Soccer Federation.
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