World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Balogun accepts controversial reprieve but admits Belgium were simply better in 4-1 rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken after his World Cup suspension was controversially lifted following Donald Trump's call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. The USA forward played in the last-16 but could not prevent a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
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Belgium end USA's home World Cup dream as Balogun controversy fails to save hosts
The United States were eliminated from their home World Cup at the last-16 stage after Belgium defeated them with goals from Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku. Folarin Balogun featured after Donald Trump intervened to suspend the Monaco striker's red-card ban, but the controversy could not prevent a dominant Belgian victory.
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Belgium crushes United States 4-1 and hits back at Trump with cutting 'Overturn this'
Powered by a brace from Charles De Ketelaere, the Red Devils dominated the United States (4-1) in Seattle and qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, sweeping aside the Trump-Infantino controversy over Folarin Balogun's overturned red card.
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Trump admits contacting Infantino to overturn Balogun's red card
US President Donald Trump acknowledged personally requesting FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to American striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup. FIFA ultimately overturned the player's suspension, a decision Trump publicly praised.
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FIFA defends referee Claus after Trump calls him 'suspect' at World Cup
FIFA has issued a formal statement backing referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump described him as 'a little bit suspect' following the controversial red card shown to USA forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup.
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Hakimi settles it before France-Morocco: "Mbappé is not my mate on the pitch"
Days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, Achraf Hakimi set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in a blunt message posted on social media.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 to end home World Cup dream in round of 16
The United States were outclassed 4-1 by Belgium on Monday, crashing out of the World Cup in the round of 16 on home soil. Former USA international Stu Holden said the moment proved too big for key players, singling out a poor night from Christian Pulisic.
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Cunha's World Cup ends in Brazil heartbreak but opens new door at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha scored three goals at the World Cup before Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in New Jersey ended their campaign. His performances as a centre-forward could reshape how Michael Carrick uses him at Manchester United next season.
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Uzbek referee Tantashev sidelined from World Cup and major international competitions
Ilgiz Tantashev, criticized for his heavily disputed management of the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia, should no longer officiate at this World Cup or at upcoming major international tournaments, according to former referee Saïd Ennjimi.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 in Seattle to end co-hosts' World Cup 2026 in group stage
Belgium eliminated the United States with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup campaign. FOX Sports analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry gave candid but divided verdicts on the performance.
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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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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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