The United States and Belgium meet at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) in one of the marquee ties of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with a quarter-final meeting against Spain awaiting the winner. While the matchup already carried significant sporting importance, the buildup has been dominated by one of the tournament’s biggest controversies…
Zlatan Ibrahimović faced criticism after supporting FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium despite his red card suspension Zlatan Ibrahimović has come under fire after publicly supporting FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the one-match ban handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to face Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) compete during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could complete one of the most remarkable transfers of the summer after his outstanding performances…
FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Live: Team news is in! Both lineups confirmed for the blockbuster clash The team sheets are locked in here at Dallas, and both managers have named explosive lineups for this monumental Iberian derby. England’s Anthony Taylor will be the man in charge of the whistle tonight. PORTUGAL STARTING XI:…
England’s Jarell Quansah (26) leaves the field after receiving a red card during round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England (left); and Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). A British Member of Parliament, Noah Law, has urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to delay the suspension of England defender Jarell Quansah, arguing…
Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the play, US President Donald Trump. (AP) FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he spoke to US President Donald Trump about Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension but told him the case would be decided only by FIFA’s independent judicial…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) argues with Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland (1) (AP/PTI) Neymar shared a heated exchange with Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland after converting a late penalty during Brazil’s 2-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, a moment that added extra drama to the five-time champions’ shock exit.Brazil’s hopes of lifting a sixth…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Jude Bellingham etched his name into the FIFA World Cup record books after scoring the third-fastest brace in tournament history during…
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card and one-match suspension handed to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The suspension was later lifted,…
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (AP Photo) Former FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter has publicly questioned football’s governing body after the controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, warning that the sport must never become influenced by political power.Blatter shared his views on X…
