World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Trump called Infantino before FIFA suspended Balogun's World Cup ban to free him for Belgium
Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's one-match ban before the governing body controversially suspended the sanction, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium in the last 16. The Belgian FA said it was 'astonished' and is exploring its options.
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FIFA red card suspension hands USA a major boost against Belgium in World Cup last 16
FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card on Sunday, clearing the USMNT's top scorer to face Belgium in Monday's Round of 16 in Seattle. The ruling immediately flipped the odds, with the USA moving from slight underdogs to slim favourites.
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Tuchel names Quansah, Gordon and Saka for England's round-of-16 clash with Mexico
Thomas Tuchel will make three changes to his England starting XI for Monday's World Cup round-of-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico, with Jarell Quansah, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka all recalled.
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Balogun Reinstated After White House Pressure on FIFA; Belgium Stunned
Expelled against Bosnia and Herzegovina, American striker Folarin Balogun should have missed the Round of 16 against Belgium. FIFA lifted his suspension after the White House directly contacted Gianni Infantino, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
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Trump lobbies FIFA to suspend Balogun's red card ban ahead of USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun has been cleared to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after FIFA suspended his one-match ban under Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code, with US President Donald Trump reportedly lobbying FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the case.
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Neville says FIFA's Balogun red card reprieve 'absolutely stinks' ahead of USA vs Belgium
Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane have condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Balogun's FIFA reprieve fires up 'USA vs. the world' narrative ahead of Belgium clash
FIFA has lifted Folarin Balogun's automatic red card suspension, clearing the United States' leading scorer to face Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. Analyst Alexi Lalas welcomed the ruling but warned it will fuel perceptions of special treatment for the co-hosts.
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Bellingham carries England's only active booking as World Cup knockout rules explained
Jude Bellingham is the sole England player at risk of suspension heading into the last 16, after FIFA's group-stage yellow card wipe cleared Declan Rice and Jarell Quansah of their earlier bookings.
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Belgium accuses FIFA of contradicting its own rules after Balogun red card suspension lifted
The Royal Belgian Football Association has condemned FIFA's decision to clear United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup round of 16 clash, calling the ruling a breach of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and vowing to explore all available options.
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FIFA's lightning rules explained as storms threaten England vs Mexico at Estadio Azteca
England's World Cup clash with Mexico at Estadio Azteca faces potential delays due to lightning storms over Mexico City. FIFA protocols ban entry and halt play whenever lightning strikes within eight miles of a stadium, with a rolling 30-minute reset after every new strike.
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Belgium 'astonished' as Fifa wipes Balogun's ban ahead of USA last-16 clash
Belgium's FA has condemned Fifa's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, calling it a 'direct contradiction' of World Cup regulations. The US striker is now eligible to face Belgium in the last 16 on 6 July after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Belgium blast FIFA as White House reportedly called to lift Balogun's World Cup ban
The Belgian Football Association has condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card ban ahead of the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium on 6 July, after reports emerged that a White House official contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review.
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Messi tells Cape Verde keeper Vozinha his people 'should be proud' after World Cup thriller
Lionel Messi sought out Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha after Argentina's extra-time win at the 2026 World Cup, hugging him and telling him his nation should be proud — before agreeing to swap shirts in the tunnel.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last as Portugal face Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament with Portugal. The 41-year-old made the admission at a press conference ahead of his side's round of 16 clash against Spain.
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Rashford nutmegs Konsa in training to leave England squad in hysterics before Mexico clash
Marcus Rashford had his England teammates in stitches during a final training session in Mexico City, threading a nutmeg through Ezri Konsa's legs in a rondo ahead of the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca.
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England vs Mexico: What time the World Cup 2026 group-stage match kicks off and ends
England face Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Monday. Here is everything you need to know about the scheduled kick-off and expected finish time.
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Haaland and Gabriel's club feud sets up World Cup last-16 collision as Norway face Brazil
Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes carry a combustible Premier League rivalry into Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie in New York, with Haaland arriving on five goals in three games and Gabriel anchoring Brazil's defence.
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Balogun red card overturned, clearing USA striker for Belgium round of 16
Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in the United States' round of 16 clash against Belgium after his red card from the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was rescinded, with officials ruling the dismissal should never have been given.
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Balogun's red card ban suspended by FIFA loophole, freeing him for USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun will be available for the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday after FIFA invoked Article 27 of its disciplinary code to suspend his one-game ban, earned for a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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FIFA wipes Balogun red card to hand USA striker World Cup reprieve against Belgium
Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension has been nullified by FIFA under Article 27 of its disciplinary code, freeing the USA forward to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle on Monday.
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