Belgium dominated US in 2026 FIFA WC with a 4-1 victory, overshadowed by Trump's interference & Balogun's red card reprieve.

FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after a review prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump, clearing the American striker to face Belgium in the Round of 16.

United States President, Donald Trump, has said the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium would be viewed as "rigged" if forward Folarin Balogun is prevented from…

In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump to…

Balogun had been sent off in the 64th minute of the United States' 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina

For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.

Amid FIFA controversy, Trump's influence allows suspended U.S. striker Balogun to play, sparking outrage from Belgium and football fans.

The president's latest move has generated outrage among the soccer community worldwide.

Lobbying by President Trump and a last-minute U-turn by FIFA stir controversy before the knockout match.

BRUSSELS, July 6 : Belgians on Monday berated FIFA over its decision to suspend a red-card ban for one of the United States' top players before the two teams' World Cup clash…

Trump pressured FIFA to reverse Balogun's red card suspension before the Belgium match, raising concerns about political interference in sports and crypto

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium

FIFA is facing massive backlash after overturning Folarin Balogun's red card suspension ahead of the United States' crucial FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium. The…

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium

How the Trump administration sought to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension and the debate over politics in sports.

Trump called FIFA's president to reverse a US player's red card suspension before a World Cup knockout match against Belgium, sparking global backlash.

The USA takes on Belgium in a Round of 16 knockout contest amid political controversy. Follow live updates.

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Belgium’s goalkeeper said his team was shown a “lack of respect” while captain Tielemans suggested the controversy motivated them to “do our talking on the pitch.”

The loss follows one of FIFA's biggest off-field controversies after it cleared the U.S.'s Folarin Balogun after he received a red card.