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Cote: Folarin Balogun back for U.S. is Trump, politics invading this World Cup | Opinion

Folarin Balogun playing for U.S. vs. Belgium despite red card is blatant indication FIFA, Trump and politics have invaded the pitch in this World Cup.

Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM

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Spain eliminate rival Portugal in Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup exit

July 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM

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Public swarms to back USMNT to beat Belgium

Updated July 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM

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Belgium appeal shot down after Folarin Balogun cleared to play

Updated July 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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Report: France to appeal yellow card given to F Michael Olise

Updated July 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM

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Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match

Updated July 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM

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President Trump phoned FIFA because 'referee's call was horrible'

Updated July 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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UEFA rips FIFA: Crossed 'a red line' lifting Folarin Balogun ban

Updated July 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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Sporting KC sign 15-year-old D Luca Antongirolami

Updated July 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM

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Mexico manager Javier Aguirre stepping down, assistant Rafa Marquez stepping up

July 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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Report: Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Folarin Balogun decision

Updated July 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM

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England's Jordan Henderson suffers 'serious' injury during celebration

Updated July 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM

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Ten-man England outlast host Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Updated July 6, 2026 at 1:20 AM

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Neymar says career with Brazil 'over' after loss to Norway

Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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Norway shock Brazil, make history on Erling Haaland's heroic brace

Updated July 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM

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As Portugal face Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo feels no pressure to go out on top

July 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM

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Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban

Updated July 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM

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US, Balogun on verge of final 8 as Belgium focus on task at hand

Updated July 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM

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Tunisia's Herve Renard out after short stay as coach

Updated July 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Mexico return luxury watches received as gift

Updated July 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM

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England's Reece James (hamstring) doubtful against Mexico

Updated July 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM

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Morocco end historic Canadian run, advance to World Cup quarters

July 5, 2026 at 1:55 AM

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Ticket prices drop and then rebound slightly for U.S.-Belgium World Cup match

Updated July 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM

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France manager Didier Deschamps addresses yellows

Updated July 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Kylian Mbappe's penalty lifts France past Paraguay into quarterfinals

Updated July 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM

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Cote: Folarin Balogun back for U.S. is Trump, politics invading this World Cup | Opinion

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Spain eliminate rival Portugal in Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup exit

Public swarms to back USMNT to beat Belgium

Belgium appeal shot down after Folarin Balogun cleared to play

Report: France to appeal yellow card given to F Michael Olise

Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match

President Trump phoned FIFA because 'referee's call was horrible'

UEFA rips FIFA: Crossed 'a red line' lifting Folarin Balogun ban

Sporting KC sign 15-year-old D Luca Antongirolami

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre stepping down, assistant Rafa Marquez stepping up

Report: Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Folarin Balogun decision

England's Jordan Henderson suffers 'serious' injury during celebration

Ten-man England outlast host Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Neymar says career with Brazil 'over' after loss to Norway

Norway shock Brazil, make history on Erling Haaland's heroic brace

As Portugal face Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo feels no pressure to go out on top

Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban

US, Balogun on verge of final 8 as Belgium focus on task at hand

Tunisia's Herve Renard out after short stay as coach

Mexico return luxury watches received as gift

England's Reece James (hamstring) doubtful against Mexico

Morocco end historic Canadian run, advance to World Cup quarters

Ticket prices drop and then rebound slightly for U.S.-Belgium World Cup match

France manager Didier Deschamps addresses yellows

Kylian Mbappe's penalty lifts France past Paraguay into quarterfinals