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Belgium manager reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after win over USA: ‘It’s not his fault’

Balogun was permitted to play the World Cup round of 16 clash after his ban was suspended by Fifa

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Did FIFA Follow Its Own Rules? UEFA and Belgium Challenge Balogun Red Card Reversal

FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension has sparked debate over the application of disciplinary rules, with UEFA and Belgium questioning the transparency and consistency of the process.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

World Cup 2026: USA bounced out by Belgium after Balogun furore; backlash against Fifa builds – as it happened

The fallout from USA’s defeat to Belgium gathered pace, with criticism of Fifa growing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Fifa defends referee as Trump intervention sparks integrity storm

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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

Could Erling Haaland have played for England?

Since the Norwegian star was actually born in Leeds, it’s wild to imagine an alternate reality where Haaland is wearing an England shirt and leading the attack for the Three Lions

FourFourTwo · 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

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

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