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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

The Independent 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 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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Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces calls to resign as Gary Lineker joins backlash to World Cup controversy

Infantino heavily criticised for overturning Folarin Balogun’s suspension after apparent interference from Trump

The Independent UK

‘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

USMNT Reverts to Everything It Hasn’t Been This Summer in Dismal World Cup Exit

Mauricio Pochettino watched a team start fast, press high and work in harmony—unfortunately, it was playing against the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

Four Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Humiliating Defeat to Belgium in Round of 16

The U.S. men’s national team failed to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals after a timid and error-ridden affair on Monday night.

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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

USA 1-4 Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The co-hosts crashed out of the World Cup after Belgium proved too strong in Seattle. Beau Dure had updates

The Guardian - US

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

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.

International Business Times UK

Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing a red line’ over lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card ban

Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to lift the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension for Monday’s last-16 tie with Belgium

The Guardian - UK

A ‘lose-lose’ situation? Americans fear Trump’s red card interference on Folarin Balogun could ruin World Cup run

Donald Trump thanked FIFA for ‘reversing a great injustice’ by suspending star striker’s ban but others fear decision could tarnish Mauricio Pochettino’s side’s impressive campaign

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France 24

Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision

Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

Bangkok Post

USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

Bangkok Post

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium

WASHINGTON/SEATTLE - The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when Fifa made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ‌ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in Monday's last-16 clash after US President Donald Trump personally urged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review…

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Reason

Balogun's World Cup Red Card Is Suspended -- Justly

I've seen some carping about the process. But getting to the right result is the ultimate goal.

The Economic Times

FIFA takes U-turn on red card suspension for Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump calls Gianni Infantino to review

FIFA has controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension for a red card, allowing the US forward to play against Belgium. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from US President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism from Belgium's football authorities. This unprecedented move, placing Balogun on a one-year probation, marks…

The Independent UK

Is USA vs Belgium on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup last-16 clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the co-hosts’ last-16 clash

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Stars and Stripes haven’t reached the World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.

The Economic Times

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

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 FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This decision has ignited controversy, with Belgium expressing astonishment and questioning FIFA's adherence to its own rules. The…

The Guardian - US

Mauricio Pochettino praises Fifa for Balogun U-turn: ‘We celebrate the decision’

The US head hailed Fifa’s shock decision to un-ban striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump lobbied for that outcome

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Mauricio Pochettino reacts to Florian Balogun red card decision after FIFA intervention

The USMNT head coach was asked about US President Donald Trump’s rumoured involvement

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