Jeanna Smialek and Koba RyckewaertJul 8, 2026 – 11.45amBrussells | “Overturn this.” That is what Belgium’s national soccer team posted on social media after crushing the United States 4-1 in the World Cup on Tuesday – a snarky reference to the reinstatement of a banned US player before the game.The reversal on the player’s eligibility followed a phone call from US President Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino, head of FIFA, soccer’s governing body.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles