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The Guardian FootballTrump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium
US striker was shown red in last-32 match Fifa announced suspension of ban earlier Sunday Belgian FA ‘astonished’ by decision Donald Trump lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card received in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina , preceding Sunday’s stunning announcement that he would be available for the cohosts’ last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle on Monday night. Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made. Continue reading...
BBC SportTrump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.
ESPNHow will the USMNT cope without suspended star str...
With Folarin Balogun controversially suspended for the USMNT's World Cup round-of-16 clash with Belgium, it's time to weigh options on how to replace him.
The Guardian FootballCanada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?
Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on It was standing room only on Saturday lunchtime in Toronto’s oldest bar, the Wheatsheaf. For some, the wake had already begun. Nestled in the corner was a group of sullen Irish GAA fans, who had just witnessed Cork’s demoralizing defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland Hurling semi‑final. Resplendent in their red and white as they gazed despairingly into the middle distance, at least they had another team to root for. It was an odd scenario. Canada is co-hosting this tournament but, due to the team’s second-place finish in the group stage, they were playing Morocco far to the south in Houston, Texas. But the Wheatsheaf was a sea of red and white as Canada fans gathered for the last-16 clash. Some guy even dusted off a vintage Manchester United 1999 jersey with ‘Beckham’ on the back. Anything for Canada. And that sense of collective patriotism soared when Wayne Gretzky – the once Great One now derided in his native land for cosying up to Donald Trump, among other curious missteps – popped up on TV screens and was booed mercilessly and enthusiastically by the crowd. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballBelgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US
Belgium play Americans in the last-16 on Monday US have enjoyed strong support at home at the World Cup A raucous, pro-US crowd is expected in Seattle for the Americans’ last-16 match against Belgium on Monday, but the Red Devils say that they don’t fear the atmosphere that will await them. “I think we just have to … show balls on the pitch,” left-back Maxim De Cuyper said on Friday. “Try to play your own game. If you play against 80,000 supporters or with 80,000, you have to try to do the same.” Continue reading...
ESPNU.S.'s Balogun on ban: 'Emotional rollercoaster'
USMNT forward Folarin Balogun said that he's been on an emotional "roller coaster" in the wake of his sending off against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, but he intends to "support the boys" as the team prepares to play Belgium in the round of 16.
The Guardian Football‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup
The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gases and long-term health problems The street is wide, its grass verges thick and scruffy after a week of rainstorms. Jamal Johnson will walk home straight down the middle carrying his plastic shopping bag, a jot of motion through the stillness. He lives in one of the modest wood‑panelled houses spaced out on each side, lovingly kept and passed through at least two generations. There is nobody else in sight, but a freight train breaks the silence, grinding left to right along the line flanking the north-facing gardens. The west side of Port Arthur, Texas, could be any lower-income neighbourhood in the southern states if it were not for the looming menace on the other side of the track. This is a sad, unsettling place. “I’ve got a load of friends and family who’ve had weird diseases,” says Johnson, his face contorting at the thought. He lists a grandfather and aunt who died of cancer, the latter at a young age after relocating here to care for other relatives. An uncle died with complications from ALS (motor neurone disease). “You know what I’m saying? Man, they’ve let off all these poisonous gases; it’s like that all the time. It’s fucked up.” Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins Les Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town. Even when an opponent is feeling comfortable, Michael Olise or Kylian Mbappé can produce genius without notice, ripping apart the best-organised defences. “I did say that I wanted to enjoy this World Cup to the fullest,” Mbappé told reporters after the Sweden game. It is hard to imagine the fun stopping any time soon. Continue reading...
ESPNUSMNT shows it can play ugly, which is exactly wha...
Play pretty? Fine. Play nasty? No problem. This USMNT has the tools to deal with every situation, which is handy as it faces Belgium next without its top scorer.
ESPNSources: USMNT cannot appeal Balogun red card
The USMNT has no route to appeal Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sources have told ESPN, and he could face an extended ban.
ESPNMessi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked Wo...
U.S. international Folarin Balogun and Argentina's Lionel Messi were at the center of controversy after similar incidents produced opposite outcomes.
ESPNCopy of Copy of Copy of Copy of World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave B...
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ESPNVeteran Belgium rage against the dying of the ligh...
Belgium showed incredible character in rallying from down 2-0 to defeat Senegal in extra time. Was their comeback a sign of things to come, or one last flourish from a golden generation of players?
The Guardian FootballUSMNT win smashes American record for most-watched soccer broadcast with 33.5 million viewers
Fox averages 24.429 million; 9.1 million on Telemundo Outpaces averages of NBA Finals, Sunday Night Football Monday’s last-16 matchup sure to challenge record again The US men’s national team’s dramatic win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup on Wednesday drew a record American television audience, according to preliminary reports released by Fox Sports and Telemundo. The game had an average of 24.429 million viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched English-language soccer broadcast in US history, the broadcaster said. The Fox telecast peaked at 31.883 million. Telemundo, which holds the Spanish language rights to World Cup broadcasts in the US, reported 9.1 million viewers over the total game window. Continue reading...
ESPNUSMNT World Cup scenarios and path: How far can th...
Who will Team USA face in the World Cup knockout rounds? What's the likely path? What are the odds? What do projection models say?
ESPNUSMNT beats Bosnia for 1st WC KO win since '02
The USMNT beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday night for its first knockout win since 2002.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: England, USA and Belgium through; Spain and Portugal face last-32 tests – live
⚽ All the latest news from day 22 of the tournament ⚽ Bracketology | Knockout stage draw | And email us And I appreciate all this has been forgotten because England won but Harry Kane should have been awarded a first-half penalty. When a goalkeeper slides and does not get the ball, of course the forward is going to take the contact. Kane is just being punished for being as clever as the officials desire. Maurico Pochettino was rather unhappy with Folarin Balogun’s dismissal. The striker painfully caught the Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic on the ankle but it was a complete accident with two players going for the ball. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMalik Tillman’s bloody sock game rockets into US World Cup history
The midfielder had to work hard to win his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this tournament. He is more than repaying his coach’s faith While Malik Tillman was unsure of what to expect from the United States’ last-32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, he certainly must have assumed he would finish the game with his boots intact. Tillman has been one of the US’s most important players in their run to the last 16, a vital part of their build-up and a tricky technician for opponents to contend with when he’s maneuvering through the final third. While everyone else waited to learn whether or not Folarin Balogun would be sent off during the second half of Wednesday’s 2-0 victory , Tillman noticed some discomfort with his right boot. There was a good reason: the top of it had been ripped after a stomp from an opponent. Continue reading...