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Fußball-WM: Anruf von Donald Trump bei FIFA wegen US-Sperre

Hat der US-Präsident seine Kontakte zu FIFA-Präsident Infantino genutzt und eine Rot-Sperre gegen einen US-Spieler aufheben lassen? Das US-Team feiert die Entscheidung im Fall Folarin Balogun, andere sind irritiert.

DW Deutsch 2 weeks ago

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The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call

The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card last week.

NPR News 2 weeks ago

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World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's red card ban

USA star Falorin Balogun had been set to miss the Round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium, but has now been cleared to play after an unexpected move by FIFA. The Belgian FA has called the decision "astonishing."

DW News 2 weeks ago

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FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA later lifted Balogun's one-match ban, clearing...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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FIFA 2026'da ilk çeyrek finalist Fas

2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası son 16 turunda Kanada'yı 30 yenen Fas, adını çeyrek finale yazdırdı. Mücadeleye 2 gol atan Azzedine Ounahi damga vurdu. Bu arada Fas, Dünya Kupası'nda çeyrek finale iki kez çıkan ilk Afrika ekibi oldu.

TRT Haber 2 weeks ago

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France-Paraguay : le match maintenu malgré la canicule et les critiques sur le protocole de la FIFA

L’équipe de France va disputer à Philadelphie son huitième de finale face au Paraguay, samedi en plein après-midi, alors que les températures ressenties devraient atteindre 40,5 °C. Des conditions de jeu extrêmes qui pourraient avoir un impact sur...

Le Monde 2 weeks ago

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Michael Olise, un prodige aux allures de don du ciel pour l’équipe de France à la Coupe du monde 2026

Le footballeur de 24 ans brille avec les Bleus dans le Mondial, alors qu’il aurait pu prétendre porter les couleurs de l’Angleterre, où il est né, mais aussi celles du Nigeria et de l’Algérie, en raison de ses origines familiales.

Le Monde 2 weeks ago

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Argentina see off spirited Cape Verde to qualify for World Cup last 16

The reigning World Cup champions were pushed all the way by an impressive Cape Verde team in their Round of 32 clash, needing an own goal in extra-time to emerge 3-2 victors. Lionel Messi scored the 20th World Cup goal of his career.

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Aux Etats-Unis, une canicule exceptionnelle perturbe les 250 ans de l’indépendance et la Coupe du monde de football

La température a frôlé les 40 °C à New York, Philadelphie et Washington, jeudi et vendredi, entraînant de nombreuses coupures de courant et incitant les organisateurs à retarder le début des festivités du 4-Juillet.

Le Monde 2 weeks ago

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Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.

BBC Sport 2 weeks ago

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England-Mexico World Cup match could be moved earlier due to storm risk

The round of 16 World Cup match between England and Mexico could be moved forward to noon local time on Sunday due to a risk of storms and flodding near Mexico City's Aztecaon stadium, local media reported. Fifa has yet to confirm the time change.

France 24 2 weeks ago

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‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off

After 14 years of pragmatic football under their risk-averse manager Didier Deschamps, World Cup favourites France have unleashed their full attacking potential for his last tournament at the helm, to the delight of French and other fans in awe of a...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Cape Verde hope to continue World Cup fairytale against Messi's Argentina

Minnows Cape Verde hope to continue their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they face Argentina, and footballing legend Lionel Messi. The Atlantic archipelago became the smallest ever nation to reach the knockout rounds of a World Cup by earning...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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World Cup 2026 : VAR heartbreak for Croatia, Portugal through to next round

Last minute VAR drama sent Croatia home after their equalizer was deemed offside against Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup goal from a penalty. Spain walked all over the Austrian team in a dominant 3-0 win. Austria, meanwhile...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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World Cup 2026: Bangladeshi fans go wild for Brazil and Argentina

Bangladesh may not be at this year’s World Cup, but that hasn’t stopped football fever gripping the nation and two teams are enjoying far more support than any others: Brazil and Argentina. Vast crowds of flag-waving fans have been packing watch...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Portugal-Croatia live: Ronaldo and Modric's round of 32 battle

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric face off in a poignant round of 32 encounter in Toronto, with two football legends potentially playing their last World Cup matches. The Portuguese and Croatian sides meet in what could be a final chapter in the...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Austria-Algeria draw sparks World Cup match fixing allegations online

Austria and Algeria's dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw sparked online claims the match was fixed to send both teams into the knockout stage at Iran's expense. Conspiracy theories, misleading videos and fake FIFA notices have fuelled the speculation, with...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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World Cup fever triggers Islamic flag dispute in football-crazy Bangladesh

Fervent support for football giants Argentina and Brazil has sparked a political and religious row in Bangladesh after a hardline preacher called on supporters to take down flags of the South American nations and replace them with Islamic flags in...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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FIFA'dan 2026 Dünya Kupası sırasında sosyal medyada artan ırkçılık uyarısı

FIFA Sosyal Medya Koruma Servisi SMPS, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası grup aşamasında 89 bin "saldırgan paylaşım" tespit ettiğini ve bunların onda birinden fazlasının "ırkçı" içerikli olduğunu belirterek, "Irkçı taciz giderek artıyor ve oyuncuların esenliği...

TRT Haber 2 weeks ago

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Congolese Leopards lose to Three Lions

A bittersweet day for Congolese football. The Leopards had a one-nil lead up until half time at the World Cup knockout round in Atlanta on Wednesday, but England's Harry Kane scored twice in a second half rally.

France 24 2 weeks ago