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The U.S. Could Eventually Win a Men's World Cup—With Enough Immigration and Capitalism

Plus: Should Folarin Balogun have been allowed to play? The simple fix for red card suspensions.

Reason

Inside the 'Diaper' Speculation: Why an Insider's Unverified Claims are Haunting Donald Trump's Latest Flight

Donald Trump faced online ridicule after boarding a Qatari-gifted Air Force One following the US World Cup loss, with social media reviving unverified claims about his health and appearance.

International Business Times UK

'Everything Trump Touches Dies': Furious Reactions as POTUS' Curse Blamed For USMNT World Cup Exit Against Belgium

USMNT supporters blame President Trump for their World Cup exit after a 4-1 defeat by Belgium, citing his controversial intervention with FIFA as a 'Trump curse'.

International Business Times UK

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Trump's World Cup Intervention Shows His Sore Loser Philosophy

In sports as in foreign policy, he treats cheating as a virtue. And it doesn’t even work.

Reason

After Donald Trump’s FIFA Intervention Backfired, All The Ways Belgium Trolled The US After World Cup Exit

Here are all the ways Belgium appeared to mock the United States after its "embarrassing" 2026 World Cup exit.

Bored Panda

SI:AM | U.S. Eliminated From World Cup With Nightmare Loss to Belgium

The co-hosts never stood a chance in a sloppy match that prematurely ended their tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Why World Cup exit showed the limits to the USA’s power – on and off the pitch

WORLD CUP 2026: Hit by a political wrecking ball ahead of their round of 16 encounter with Belgium, even a helping hand from President Trump could not take the USA into the quarter-finals. Richard Jolly examines what comes next for Mauricio Pochettino and his side

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Jimmy Kimmel stand-in delivers savage dig at Trump over World Cup interference

Kimmel’s show is seeing a variety of guest hosts during his two-month summer break

The Independent UK

Downing Street clarifies Starmer’s role in England World Cup kick-off talks amid political interference row

It was revealed earlier this week that Starmer played a role in ensuring England’s kick-off time against Mexico was not brought forward

The Independent UK

How to destroy a feelgood factor with a sad star-spangled World Cup response

In today’s Football Daily: USA. USA. US … oh

The Guardian - UK

Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence on Red Card Saga, USMNT’s World Cup Exit

The USMNT is now out of its home World Cup after a heavy defeat to Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

Folarin Balogun speaks out on World Cup ban appeal controversy after USA’s exit

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The Independent UK

MP urges Fifa to delay England player's World Cup suspension after Trump intervention

A LABOUR MP has written to Fifa requesting that England player Jarell Quansah’s suspension be rescinded until after the World Cup, days after…

The National (Scotland)

Folarin Balogun confirms he was not involved in getting Belgium ban overturned

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally lobbied his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino over Balogun’s dismissal.

The Independent UK

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Euronews

European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card

A letter circulating in the European Parliament calls for an investigation into whether pressure from the US administration influenced FIFA's decision to reverse American striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Belgium went on to rout Team USA 4-1 in a resounding victory.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Fifa needs purging, top to bottom’: Readers demand action on Infantino after Balogun red card row

YOUR VIEWS: Our community say Fifa itself is now the problem, after it suspended Folarin Balogun's red card following Donald Trump's personal call to Gianni Infantino — with many demanding Infantino’s resignation and a wider clear-out of the organisation

International Business Times UK

Belgium Stars Caught Mocking Donald Trump After Knocking USA Out Of The World Cup

Belgium's 4-1 World Cup victory over the US was overshadowed by a celebration seemingly mocking President Trump, following controversy over US player Balogun's eligibility.

The Independent UK

‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World Cup

Donald Trump mercilessly spoofed after his intervention to get Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned ends with 4-1 defeat and jokes about him imposing 12,000 percent tariffs on the victors

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Benzinga

Belgium Tells Trump and FIFA to 'Overturn This' After Crushing US in World Cup Match That the President Warned Could Be 'Rigged, Just Like the Election…'

Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory in Seattle on Monday, turning a politically charged buildup over striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card reprieve into a lopsided Round of 16 defeat for the co-host.

The Independent UK

Trump piles pressure on Nato as he bigs up US military power

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The Independent UK

Watch: Belgium World Cup team mock Trump’s signature dance move after win over USA

Belgium football players appeared to perform President Donald Trump's signature dance after scoring their fourth goal in a 4-1 win over the United States, eliminating the co hosts from the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there?

Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the moment, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Euronews

‘Overturn this’: Belgium mocks Donald Trump and FIFA with dance and post after victory against US

Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.

The Independent UK

Did Balogun play against Belgium in World Cup match?

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The Independent UK

Trump boasts US military ‘never been stronger’ and war department ‘never hotter’ as he joins Nato summit

A bombastic Donald Trump talks up American might ahead of meeting with fellow alliance leaders in Turkey, despite reports suggesting Iran war left weapons stockpile heavily depleted

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