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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Read More.

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Read More.

Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play

An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States and forward Folarin Balogun facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.The Belgian soccer federation said it is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game — a shocking move made Sunday after pressure on the world soccer body's leader Gianni Infantino from his close ally, U.S. President Donald Trump. Read More.

World Cup what to know: US faces Belgium after Balogun's suspension rescinded

There could be a whole lot of shakin' going on for the U.S. team's biggest World Cup game in its history. Read More.

 

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Cape Verde's soccer team returns home to huge welcome. The basketball team also has World Cup hopes

Have a weekend, Cape Verde. Read More.

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night. Read More.

After Asia’s World Cup stumble, resignations pile up from Seoul to Riyadh

The fallout in Asian football continues as the continent comes to terms with an underwhelming World Cup performance. Read More.

Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990

Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead. Read More.

 
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