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US President Donald Trump criticized England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, questioning why Harry Kane was used in a defensive role. Trump also discussed his lobbying of FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, sparking controversy over political interference.
The USA's World Cup campaign ended with a 4-1 loss to Belgium. The Athletic's Adam Crafton reports from the stadium on the hosts' exit, Folarin Balogun's red-card controversy, and Donald Trump's call to FIFA. Larry Nance Jr. discusses the tournament's legacy, and Guillem Balague reflects on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup farewell.
The United States exited the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium, their heaviest loss since 1990. The match was overshadowed by FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing him to play, which drew criticism from several quarters.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces backlash after US President Donald Trump claimed credit for overturning Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at the World Cup. Despite accusations of political interference, Infantino's re-election prospects appear secure.
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup. Fifa suspended the ban for 12 months, sparking criticism from Uefa and Belgium. Balogun is now eligible to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium.
USA striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to face Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals after FIFA suspended his automatic match ban for a one-year probationary period. Balogun, 25, has scored three goals for the US at the 2026 tournament.
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his team's resilience after a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, ending a 24-year knockout drought. Despite a red card to Folarin Balogun, the co-hosts held on and advanced to face Belgium.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said Folarin Balogun's action was unintentional and not a red card, calling it a normal accidental football move.
The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 to set up a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium, but Folarin Balogun's red card could prove costly. The striker scored his third goal of the tournament before being sent off for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic, ruling him out of the next match and potentially more.
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to advance to the World Cup last 16.
USA forward Folarin Balogun received a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemovic during their World Cup match.
Folarin Balogun scored to give the United States a deserved lead over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
Folarin Balogun is expected to leave AS Monaco this summer despite a contract through 2028. The USMNT striker favors a move, with interest from the Premier League and Europe growing amid his World Cup form. Monaco is anticipated to seek around €50 million.
Folarin Balogun has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the second consecutive time, recognizing his outstanding performances.
USA defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure a spot in the Round of 32 with a game to spare. Goals from an own goal and Alex Freeman extended the co-hosts' winning streak, marking their first back-to-back World Cup wins since 1930.
Folarin Balogun, the US World Cup star born in Brooklyn due to a travel quirk, would be ineligible for citizenship under President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court is set to rule on the order as Balogun prepares for the US's second group game.
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the USA opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
FIFA officially named Folarin Balogun as Man of the Match for the USMNT's victory over Paraguay.
