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USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Match Stats, As It Happened

The Stars and Stripes crashed out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Slaps Additional Punishment for Balogun Ahead of USMNT’s Round of 16 Match

The U.S. men’s national team star striker is not completely off the hook.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Ticket Prices for USMNT Round of 16 Drop Despite Balogun Red Card Reversal

The U.S. men’s national team battles Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.

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’Got to Have Our Best Players’—Trump Confirms Involvement in Balogun’s Red Card Reversal

U.S. President Donald Trump has a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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Sorry, Belgium. Balogun gets to play

FIFA overturned a one-game suspension on USMNT striker after Donald Trump made some phone calls

Salon

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Egypt demand investigation after accusing Fifa of ‘fix’ following Messi-inspired Argentina comeback

Egypt’s exit has led to strong accusations, while a row over Donald Trump’s interference in the tournament rumbles on

The Independent UK

‘Strange for Me’—England’s Thomas Tuchel Raises Concerns Over Folarin Balogun Case

FIFA has risked opening a can of worms by suspending the USMNT striker’s red-card ban.

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SI:AM | FIFA’s Shocking Folarin Balogun Reversal Casts Shadow Over U.S.-Belgium Game

The USMNT striker is set to play in Monday’s round of 16 match after President Trump’s reported intervention.

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USA Prediction Market Favorite Against Belgium on Kalshi

The USMNT team is favored to beat Belgium in the Round of 16. Kalshi shifted the price after the Folarin Balogun decision.

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How Folarin Balogun’s Ban Lifting Has Reignited UEFA’s Feud with FIFA

Europe’s governing body has distanced itself from a handful of big decisions from FIFA this summer.

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First Thing: Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death

Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealed

The Guardian - UK

‘Our Game, Not Theirs’—Jurgen Klopp Slams Trump, FIFA Over Balogun Decision

The incoming Germany manager did not hold back with his assessment of the controversy.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup fury after Donald Trump allegedly personally pressured FIFA to overturn Balogun match ban decision

"Unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable"

We Got This Covered

FIFA Reject Belgium’s Appeal Against Folarin Balogun Ban Reversal

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours after the USMNT’s one-match ban was suspended for 12 months.

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The Guardian - US

Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

Sports Illustrated

How FIFA Used the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Rule’ to Benefit USMNT, Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s handling of this divisive topic is arguably even worse than the leniency shown towards Cristiano Ronaldo.

Reason

Balogun's World Cup Red Card Is Suspended -- Justly

I've seen some carping about the process. But getting to the right result is the ultimate goal.

Sports Illustrated

Why Folarin Balogun Playing for USMNT vs. Belgium Is Such a Big Deal

U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun is now available to play in the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday night. The shocking turn

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USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Stars and Stripes haven’t reached the World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.

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‘Scandalous’—How Soccer World Reacted to Folarin Balogun’s Stunning World Cup Reprieve

There were three broad reactions to Balogun’s surprise availability for the U.S. against Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

‘Astonished’—Belgium Gives Heated Response to Balogun’s Red Card Appeal

Belgium is set to clash with the USMNT in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

Did President Donald Trump, White House Influence Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Appeal?

The star striker of the U.S. men’s national team will now be able to play in the World Cup round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16

FIFA have come to the USMNT’s aid after clearing star striker Folarin Balogun to play.

Sports Illustrated

Folarin Balogun Available to Play for USMNT vs. Belgium—but How?

The Stars and Stripes have received the most unexpected boost for its World Cup round of 16 tie.

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How the USMNT, Belgium Will Avoid ‘Awful’ Mistake From March Friendly

The two countries clash at Lumen Field with a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on the line.

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