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Belgium dump U.S. out of World Cup after Balogun row
Victory means the Belgians face Spain in the quarter-finals,
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Investing.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis, but Belgium send U.S. out of World Cup
Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis, but Belgium send U.S. out of World Cup
The Guardian
· Jul 7, 2026
Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium
The United States are out of the World Cup as Belgium eliminated the co-hosts in the last 16 at Seattle Stadium on Monday night. The US were looking to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 but they looked nervy and unsettled from the start of the match, and quickly fell behind when Charles De Ketelaere poked home in the ninth minute. The Americans fought back and Malik Tillman scored from a direct free-kick for the second match in a row in the 31st minute.
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 6, 2026
U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president
The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week's game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened and FIFA reversed Balogun's suspension. Amna Nawaz discussed the World Cup controversy with Liz Landers and Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of The Long Game.
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup
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. Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals. #FolarinBalogun #FIFA #WorldCup #USA #Belgium
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker
USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker
CBS Sports
· Jun 27, 2026
Belgium tops Group G, sets up potential USMNT clash in World Cup round of 16
If the Americans and the Belgians win in the round of 32, they'll face off at a World Cup for the third time in history
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Related coverage for "Belgium dump U.S. out of World Cup after Balogun row": Investing.com — Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis, but Belgium send U.S. out of World Cup. The Guardian — Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium. PBS NewsHour — U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president. Associated Press — FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup. Daily Mail — USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker. CBS Sports — Belgium tops Group G, sets up potential USMNT clash in World Cup round of 16