World Cup Controversy

USMNT, Belgium and World Cup

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

Even after the red card, after the dejection, amid the suspension, Folarin Balogun was the smiling American face of the World Cup.

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USMNT React to Folarin Balogun's Red-Card Controversy After Loss to Belgium in 2026 World Cup

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

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Photos of Balogun's Red-Card Foul at Center of FIFA Controversy to Lift US Striker's Suspension

FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has caused an uproar.

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Top Team USA star to play in World Cup match after Trump weighs in on controversial penalty

Las Vegas Sun · 13h

Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA

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US eliminated by Belgium and Spain ends World Cup career of Ronaldo, in photos

Later in Seattle, the United States was playing Belgium and all eyes were expected to be on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun if he plays.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle · 11h

Spain ends World Cup career of Ronaldo and US has Balogun in lineup vs. Belgium, in photos

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USA vs. Belgium live score, result, highlights as Red Devils reestablish lead behind De Ketelaere header

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FIFA emerges even richer from a World Cup of controversies

With the dust settling on another World Cup squabble, one thing is already clear: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is looking stronger than ever.

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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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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Trump's Unexpected World Cup Controversy: Sporticast Podcast

On the 567th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the red card controversy that has taken over the World Cup.

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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 co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

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Belgian players, soccer federation mock Donald Trump after beating U.S. in wake of World Cup red card controversy

As Belgium thrashed 2026 World Cup co-hosts USA 4-1 in Seattle on Monday night, the newly-minted villains were dispatched and sent packing from the FIFA tournament.

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

Seeking its first World Cup title, Belgium knocked the U.S. out in the round of 16 for the second time in 12 years and extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games.

The Comeback

‘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.