The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's...
For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup.
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.
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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.
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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.
Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexico scored twice but could never equalize and lost 3-2.
Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane scores a penalty as ten-man England hold on for a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last at the Mexico City Stadium to set up a quarter-final with Norway.
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."
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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...
Two of the World Cup’s most dreaded strikers face off on Sunday as five-time champions Brazil take on tournament dark horses Norway at the New York New Jersey Stadium for a place in the quarter-finals. The injured Lucas Paqueta is replaced by...
AfD leaders have used their party conference to underline their goal of entering government at state and federal level. Meanwhile, Germany travel complaints hit record in first half of 2026. DW has more.
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🇫🇷⚽️ Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a very tense match against #Paraguay 🇵🇾, marked by numerous fouls that went unpunished. Despite the intensity, the #French players reacted with composure after the final...
France continue their knockout campaign against Paraguay, looking to maintain their perfect tournament record and progress one step closer to winning another World Cup. Les Bleus' dominant group stage campaign has established them as genuine...
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.
This weekend, the United States marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Its assertion that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed...
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...
France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston. With a brutal heatwave roasting...
"The story of the relationship between our two nations is one of extraordinary evolution, from overcoming conflict to forging one of the closest and most productive alliances the world has seen," King Charles III said.
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.
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.
