Bulletin AM briefing: USA defeated by Belgium after Balogun controversy and biohacker reveals incurable disease Here’s five of the biggest stories this morning The Independent UK · Jul 7
Trump claims USA World Cup defeat to Belgium would be ‘rigged’ Donald Trump claimed the United States’ World Cup match against Belgium was “rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020” if the Americans lost. The Independent UK · Jul 7
Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’ Several of Belgium’s players were seen dancing in a style similar to Donald Trump after scoring the fourth goal in a 4-1 win The Independent UK · Jul 7
American fans saw a night of hope turn to World Cup disappointment, in photos American fans saw a night of hope turn to disappointment Monday as Belgium beat the United States 4-1, ending the home team's World Cup run in the round of 16. The Independent UK · Jul 7
De Ketelaere shines as Belgium trump US to advance to World Cup quarter-finals Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium swept past the United States 4-1 on Monday night to reach the last eight at the World Cup. Radio France Internationale · Jul 7
‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit The US had big problems in their last-16 defeat, but Mauricio Pochettino and his team said that the discourse around the red-card ban reversal wasn’t one of them The Guardian - US · Jul 7
USMNT Reverts to Everything It Hasn’t Been This Summer in Dismal World Cup Exit Mauricio Pochettino watched a team start fast, press high and work in harmony—unfortunately, it was playing against the U.S. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Four Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Humiliating Defeat to Belgium in Round of 16 The U.S. men’s national team failed to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals after a timid and error-ridden affair on Monday night. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Christian Pulisic in tears after latest injury in USA’s World Cup exit Pulisic saw his and the USA’s World Cup end back under the cloud of injury The Independent UK · Jul 7
‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy For Belgium, Monday’s win over the US was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice The Guardian - US · Jul 7
USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0. Euronews · Jul 7
USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Co-Hosts Suffer Embarrassing Failure The Stars and Stripes crashed out at the same stage as co-hosts Canada and Mexico. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Belgium beats US 4-1 behind Charles De Ketelaere's brace USA vs Belgium: Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted once as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1. The Red Devils advanced to the quarterfinals after a convincing performance against the co-hosts. Belgium took a 2-1 halftime lead and extended it with a second-half goal. The U.S. goalkeeper's misplay led… The Economic Times · Jul 7
The Independent UK · Jul 7 That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle
The Independent UK · Jul 7 After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16
France 24 · Jul 7 Belgium thump ragged USA to end co-hosts' World Cup dream and set up Spain clash Charles De Ketalaere scored twice as Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. The buildup to the match was overshadowed by a row over US President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention…
The Guardian - US · Jul 7 Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium The United States are out of the World Cup after Belgium eliminated the co-hosts in the last 16 at Seattle Stadium on Monday night
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Belgium v USA: FIFA Says Belgium Has No Right to Appeal Balogun's Eligibility FIFA has rejected Belgium's appeal against US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility, allowing him to play in the World Cup round-of-16 match despite a previous red card suspension.
The Economic Times · Jul 7 Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ends as Spain reach quarters with 1-0 win Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal in the ninety-first minute. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, breaking through a resilient Portuguese defense. This win propelled the Spanish team into the tournament's quarter-final stage. The defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Spain now awaits…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Every Celebrity Spotted at USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup Round of 16 Stars from a number of sports and even one aging rocker were in attendance at Lumen Field on Monday.
The Economic Times · Jul 7 FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump hails red card U-turn FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously from external influences. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban. European football body UEFA expressed disbelief and called the decision unprecedented…
FourFourTwo · Jul 7 Who is Adham Makhadmeh? The referee for USA vs Belgium USA vs Belgium is a battle of over and underachievers, but who is the referee?
FourFourTwo · Jul 6 Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for USA vs Belgium? Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT take on Belgium in what promises to be a hot-tempered affair following off-field drama
FourFourTwo · Jul 6 USA vs Belgium prediction as World Cup quarter-final awaits for victors Will home advantage count in America's favour once again in the round of 16?