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BBC SportRed card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.
The Guardian FootballUnwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way The story of Garrincha’s red card in the 1962 World Cup is the stuff of legend. The Brazilian great was sent off in the semi-finals for lashing out at an opponent, but back then, Fifa had no automatic one-match suspension in place. So a disciplinary committee convened the next day to decide his fate for the final. As the story goes, the assistant referee who had the best view of the offense was paid off and disappeared, and the president of Chile, the tournament’s host, put in a call to Fifa, urging them to decide against any additional suspension. He did so for the sake of keeping one of the tournament’s most entertaining players on the field. Garrincha emerged scot-free, and Brazil won their second World Cup days later. Continue reading...
BBC SportNeymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat
An emotional Neymar says his international career for Brazil is "over" following his side's exit at the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Norway.
BBC SportAfter a year of ICE raids, Southern California finds joy in Mexico's World Cup run
For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, despite their last-16 exit. The joy has spread to Southern California, home to one of the largest Mexican communities outside Mexico.
BBC SportWhere does Mexico win rank among England's best results?
BBC Sport looks at some of England's most famous away victories after their epic win against Mexico at the Azteca - plus you can have your say.
ESPNBelgium furious at Balogun U-turn: It's April Fool...
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said he thought it was a joke when he first heard news that suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play in the Americans' round-of-16 match.
ESPNPoch: U.S. 'punished enough' for Balogun red card
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino praised FIFA's decision to lift the suspension on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, saying the USMNT was "punished enough" by having to play shorthanded against Bosnia-Herzegovina for 35 minutes.
ESPN⚾ Pochettino is latest WC star to throw first pitc...
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino was the latest soccer star to throw the first pitch at an MLB game this summer. How did he and he fellow footballers do?
ESPNFrance's Mbappé calls Paraguay tactics 'ugly'
Kylian Mbappé warned future World Cup opponents that France are ready to "play ugly" and get their "hands dirty" after brushing off Paraguay's provocations in a heated 1-0 round-of-16 victory,
BBC SportAgeing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
BBC Sport'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
ESPNCan Egypt get the ball to their stars? One big que...
As this week sees the World Cup field cut from 32 to 16, we're wondering what the biggest issue is for each team still in the tournament.
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.
ESPNPostcards from the World Cup: Seeing the U.S., Canada and Mexico play at home
The 2026 World Cup has been unique for being co-hosted by three countries, the U.S., Canada and Mexico. What has the tournament been like in each nation? Mark Ogden went to find out.
The Guardian FootballFreddy the German: psyop, mirror to US rapacity or Tocqueville in a CR7 shirt?
The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character Farewell, then, Freddy – the fan whose face we never saw, the German we never heard speak German, the man forever behind the emoji, the World Cup’s Wizard of Oz. Farewell from X, at least. Shortly after Die Mannschaft’s World Cup elimination , the visiting German fan who became famous on social media through the tournament’s early weeks suddenly disappeared. As the legend of Freddy (or @freddyla7, to use his social media handle) grew and his posts marveling at the majesty of the United States’ gas stations, fast food offerings, stadiums, and highways continued to rack up millions of views, the German – who made a point of never revealing his full name or face – quickly became a Rorschach test for people’s attitudes to online popularity in the age of Elon Musk and Gianni Infantino. Some accepted Freddy for who he claimed to be: a man enjoying himself in the land of the free as he roadtripped in pursuit of World Cup-fueled entertainment. Others of a more conspiracist bent, spying his rapidly amassing pile of brand engagements, saw him as a plant, a fiction, a psyop cooked up by the US government and corporate America to convince us all that actually, a country where it requires a mortgage to get a blood test is still the greatest place on Earth. Continue reading...
ESPNCan England handle Mexico's altitude? Why beetroot...
Estadio Azteca's sky-high altitude punishes visiting teams, so England must use any means necessary if they want to get past Mexico.
BBC SportChelsea's Santos considered as Man Utd look to solve midfield issues
After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?