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Merino strikes late as Spain edge Portugal, drawing curtain on Ronaldo's World Cup career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as European champions Spain beat Iberian rivals Portugal in a tense last-16 encounter to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals and put an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage.

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Will USA’s Folarin Balogun play on Monday against Belgium after red card appeal controversy?

Folarin Balogun was sent off following a VAR review in USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, meaning he was set to serve a one-match ban at the World Cup. However, following an intervention by US president Donald Trump , Fifa announced on Sunday that…

The Independent UK

FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Admits 'I Didn't Know What a Red Card Was' After Balogun Ban Reversal as Angry Fans Brand FIFA 'Rigged'

Donald Trump's call to FIFA's president led to the controversial overturning of a red card, sparking accusations of bias and political influence in the World Cup.

International Business Times UK

Sorry, Belgium. Balogun gets to play

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

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Trump's World Cup Intervention Sparks Global Backlash Against FIFA Over Team USA Star Folarin Balogun

President Trump's phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, after soccer's governing body suspended a red-card ban against U.S. striker Folarin Balogun just days after it was issued, clearing him to play Belgium in the Round of 16…

Latin Times

USA vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: Match time in India, live streaming and team details

USA vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming, India match time: The United States and Belgium will compete in a significant FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match. This important fixture will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA. The USA enters this game after a strong…

The Economic Times

Photos of Balogun's red-card foul at center of FIFA controversy to lift US striker's suspension

FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has caused an uproar. Balogun was red-carded against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week in the round of 32 but shockingly cleared to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle in the round of 16. The Belgian federation was making a…

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Trump taunted by Belgium after Fifa scandal as Infantino faces calls to resign

The US president was mocked by Belgium’s players after the tournament co-hosts were beaten 4-1 in Seattle

The Independent UK

Trump, Fifa and Balogun: The World Cup controversy explained

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

The Independent UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch USA v Belgium, TV channels & live stream Monday 6 July

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 6 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options.

The Guardian - US

Belgium are looking for a new beginning at the World Cup against USA

Parts of 2018’s Golden Generation still remain, but there are more than enough good players in this Belgian side to give the US headaches

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International Business Times UK

FIFA Reverses Folarin Balogun's Ban After Trump Intervened; The First World Cup Red Card Reversal Since 1962

US President Donald Trump intervened to overturn a red card against USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, sparking controversy and a formal appeal from Belgium.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump confirms talks with FIFA president Gianni Infantino as Folarin Balogun red card is suspended

USA striker will be available for selection against Belgium in World Cup last-16

The Times of India

Balorin's Red-Card Reversal: Why FIFA just can't say no to Donald Trump

The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being…

Evening Standard

Belgium vs USA lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs and injury latest for World Cup 2026

Controversial sending off was sensationally reversed by FIFA

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Sports Illustrated

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

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.

Evening Standard

World Cup games today: UK kick-off times and TV channel for every last-16 match

Spain take on Portugal in Texas before co-hosts USA face Belgium

The Conversation

World Cup’s credibility in question after Fifa volte face following call from Donald Trump

After four weeks of dazzling action on the pitch, it may be an off-field scandal that comes to define this summer’s World Cup. Fifa’s decision to allow America’s star striker, Folarin Balogun, to play in a last-16 match against Belgium, despite having been sent off in the previous game against…

Euronews

'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn

Belgian fans said FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension was "not normal" ahead of Belgium's World Cup match against the United States.

The Independent UK

World Cup today: Spain face rivals Portugal and Balogun row latest as US take on Belgium

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World Cup 2026 Round of 16: USA vs. Belgium Predictions

USA vs. Belgium at Lumen Field on July 6: why the hosts at +163 represent the value pick in this World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash.

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