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‘Could Have Done Better‘—USMNT Players Devastated as World Cup Dream Dies

The U.S. men’s national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16.

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

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated · 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 7

USMNT vs. Belgium: Confirmed Lineups for World Cup Round of 16—Balogun Ready

The USMNT is looking to advance to the quarterfinals for first time since 2002.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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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 · Jul 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

’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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Sorry, Belgium. Balogun gets to play

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

Salon · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

‘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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

‘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.

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We Got This Covered · Jul 6

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

"Unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable"

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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.

The Guardian - US · Jul 6

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

Reason · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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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