World Cup Controversy

Trump, World Cup

Sporticast: Trump’s Unexpected World Cup Controversy

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received a red card in the team’s round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which would normally have meant a one-game suspension.

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Trump's World Cup controversy, explained

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US exit World Cup despite Trump's intervention

World Cup, The Red Devils and Folarin Balogun

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Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama

The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

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Folarin Balogun Leaves The World Cup A Star, Red Card Controversy And All

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Belgium claps back at USA and Folarin Balogun's red card after World Cup win

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Report: Belgium appeal denied, U.S. forward Balogun cleared to play

Folarin Balogun is in for the U.S.

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World Cup 2026: USA knocked out as Balogun red card 'injustice' fuels Belgium

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‘Overturn this’: Belgium mock Trump and Fifa in red card row

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'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up

After Belgium scored their fourth goal several of their players were pictured dancing in a style similar to the 'Trump dance' - where he rocks his hips and slowly pumps his arms - which gained notorie...

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Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach

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Belgium's Appeal Over Folarin Balogun's Status Dismissed

USA limp out of World Cup

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Belgium Dominates U.S. 4-1 To Reach World Cup Quarterfinals After Days Of Controversy

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-...

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US loses to Belgium in World Cup match marred by controversy

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USA limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finals

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Balogun starts for U.S. against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA

Folarin Balogun was in the United States’ starting lineup for Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar...

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U.S. soccer fans bitterly disappointed by World Cup exit

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Belgium ends Team USA’s World Cup run with 4-1 victory in round of 16

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Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1 in World Cup, ending the Americans' run in Seattle

Belgian midfielder Charles De Ketelaere put one in the back of the net in the ninth minute.

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Team USA's storybook run at World Cup ends in loss against Belgium

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USA concede ‘worst goal EVER’ in World Cup disasterclass with blunder keeper and ex-Prem star humiliated against Belgium

European soccer fans mock Team USA after World Cup exit following Donald Trump controversy

The USMNT were dumped out of the World Cup on Monday by Belgium, with European soccer fans enjoying every second of it. Mauricio Pochettino’s team met their match in Seattle as Belgium put four past Matt Freese to comfortably book their spot in the quarter-finals.

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Balogun was star of USMNT’s feel-good World Cup. Now? The unwitting face of its controversy

Ever since being sent off, Folarin Balogun has done nothing wrong. But now he's been thrust into the heart of a World Cup circus

World Cup LIVE: Folarin Balogun breaks silence on ban controversy as USA dumped out

Follow LIVE updates as the 2026 World Cup continues with FIFA president Gianni Infantino responding to comments made by US President Donald Trump

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‘I would be ashamed as an American’: Donald Trump sparks outrage for World Cup move

United States President Donald Trump sparks outrage for his apparent involvement in getting striker Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted.

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Belgium Mocks Trump Aided Red Card Suspension After Big World Cup Win

The victorious Belgium team mainly let their skills do the talking at the World Cup after a day of red card suspension controversy, a failed appeal, and the unsurprising intervention of Donald Trump.

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Balogun starts, but USA outclassed 4-1 by Belgium, eliminated from World Cup

U.S. striker Falorin Balogun was in the starting lineup against Belgium after FIFA suspended his red card ban after President Trump asked for a review.

Trump’s call to Infantino and plot to ‘free’ Balogun that sparked a huge World Cup controversy

The intervention by the U.S. president was a bizarre twist in a story that will reverberate throughout this summer and beyond

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World Cup in photos: Belgium beats US 4-1 after Balogun controversy, Ronaldo exits

The U.S. is out of the World Cup, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in a match blemished by suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card. Ronaldo exits.