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Folarin Balogun (Photo: Instagram/ @balogun)
FIFA World Cup 2026: US official confirms Trump-Infantino talks over Balogun suspension ahead of last-16 clash

Jul 06, 2026

The confirmation comes a day after FIFA ruled that Balogun would be eligible to play in the United States' FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium despite having been sent off during the Americans' 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the previous round.

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Neymar (Photo: X/@neymarjr)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar announces international retirement after Brazil's shock exit to Norway

Jul 06, 2026
Mexico football team (Photo: @miseleccionmx Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico vs England kickoff delayed by severe weather at Azteca

Jul 05, 2026
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

"Didn't know July 5 is now April Fool's Day": Belgium coach Rudi Garcia blasts FIFA over Balogun decision

Jul 05, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland (Photo: X/ @ErlingHaaland)

"Worth the 28-year wait": Haaland leads 'Viking Row' celebration after Norway secures first-ever FIFA WC QF seat

Jul 05, 2026
US President Donald Trump (L) and US football player Folarin Balogun. (Photo: Reuters and Instagram/ @balogun)

Donald Trump personally sought FIFA review of Balogun suspension ahead of Belgium clash in World Cup: Report

Jul 05, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent Carchietta)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland's brace stuns Brazil as Norway reach maiden quarter-finals

Jul 05, 2026
Beth Mooney (File Photo/ANI)

"Really nice that we've capped it off": Player of the Tournament Mooney after Australia clinch T20 WC title

Jul 05, 2026

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Folarin Balogun (Photo: Instagram/ @balogun)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgian FA 'astonished' by FIFA decision to clear USA's Balogun for RO16 clash

Jul 05, 2026

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has expressed strong opposition to FIFA's decision to make United States striker Folarin Balogun eligible for Monday's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, describing the ruling as surprising and saying it is exploring all possible avenues to protect its interests.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah presenting ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy to Australian team captain Sophie Molinuex (Photo: X/ @JayShah)

"Women's cricket in golden era": ICC Chairman Jay Shah after Australia clinch 7th T20 World Cup title

Jul 05, 2026

ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the growth of women's cricket after Australia clinched a record-extending seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, defeating hosts England by seven wickets in a commanding final at Lord's here on Sunday.
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt in action (Photo/Action Images via Reuters)

"We were outplayed": Sciver-Brunt reflects on England's T20 WC Final loss to Australia

Jul 05, 2026

Australia added another golden chapter to their rich World Cup history as they captured the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title on Sunday. In front of a 28,000-plus record crowd at the Lord's Cricket Ground, Australia ended England's perfect record at home World Cups with a seven-wicket win in the final.
Cristiano Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal in 2003 (Photo/Facebook-UEFA Euro)

"Let's go and enjoy it": Cristiano Ronaldo confirms "This is my last FIFA World Cup"

Jul 05, 2026
Naomi Osaka (Photo: X/ @naomiosaka)

Wimbledon 2026: Osaka stuns World No. 1 Sabalenka to reach maiden quarter-final

Jul 05, 2026
Brazil squad members during FIFA World Cup 2026 (Photo: X/@CBF_Futebol)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldinho backs Brazil as Martinelli, Rayan start against Norway in RO16

Jul 05, 2026
Noguchi Yasushi, Ambassador of Japan in Brazil (Photo: X/ @EmbJapao)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan envoy backs Brazil for Round of 16 clash against Norway

Jul 05, 2026
Australia women's skipper Sophie Molineux (Photo: ICC)

Sophie Molineux credits "Calm and Discipline" approach as Australia win ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Jul 05, 2026
US President Donald Trump (L) and US football player Folarin Balogun. (Photo: Reuters and Instagram/ @balogun)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump thanks FIFA after Balogun cleared to play for US in RO16 clash against Belgium

Jul 05, 2026
Beth Mooney (File Photo/ANI)

Mooney, Litchfield power Australia to seventh T20 WC Crown

Jul 05, 2026
Cabo Verde's Vozinha with Roberto Lopes and teammates as they celebrate with fans after arriving from the United States. (Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cabo Verde players receive heroic welcome after historic WC run

Jul 05, 2026
Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Russia's Roman Safiullin. (Photo/Reuters)

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's singles wins record, advances to QFs

Jul 05, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Photo: @BCCI X)

"Should've played in Ireland itself...": Maninder Singh feels Sooryavanshi got a delayed international debut

Jul 05, 2026
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (Photo: ANI)

"Worries will be there but they are champions": Maninder Singh on Rohit-Virat's international future

Jul 05, 2026
Cabo Verde's Vozinha (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cabo Verde's Vozinha overtakes legendary Casillas, becomes most followed goalkeeper on social media

Jul 05, 2026
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt in action. (Photo/Action Images via Reuters)

Women's T20 World Cup final: Sciver-Brunt, Kemp rescue England, set 151 target for Australia

Jul 05, 2026
England captain Harry Kane. (Photo: X/ @England)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "One big win can change everything": Jamie Redknapp backs England ahead of Mexico clash

Jul 05, 2026
Kylian Mbappe with coach Deschamps and Morocco football team celebrating. (Photo: Reuters and @ChefGov_ma X)

Mbappe-led France overcome Paraguay's "dirty football", Morocco continue sensational run: FIFA WC 2026 snapshot

Jul 05, 2026