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2026 FIFA World Cup
Why FIFA's Balogun reversal is an uncomfortable decision for U.S. fans
For USMNT fans, seeing Folarin Balogun play against Belgium after FIFA rescinded his suspension will feel a bit odd -- a jumble of joy tinged with a heavy slice of unease.
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Nobody benefits from FIFA letting Balogun off the hook -- not even the USMNT
Trump: 'All I did was ask for a review. I didn't say, you have to do this'
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FIFA's Balogun suspension decision has caused uproar
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Belgium coach on Balogun's overturned ban: It's April Fools'
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Pochettino: Balogun FIFA decision good for football
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Norway coach Solbakken slams Balogun decision as 'bad, bad, bad, bad'
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World Cup updates: Merino delivers late winner as Spain eliminate Ronaldo, Portugal
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Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal
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Portuguese heartbreak in Lisbon as Merino scores winner for Spain
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Burley: Portugal were never winning World Cup with Ronaldo up front
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Was Martinez wrong not to sub Ronaldo vs. Spain?
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Agony of defeat
Brazil, Mexico at end of World Cup road
What's next for Brazil after another painful World Cup exit?
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Álvarez on Mexico KO: 'It hurts deeply because this is a family'
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England end Mexico's World Cup with best win on foreign soil in their history
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World Cup VAR review: Quansah's red, Kane's penalty -- did the ref get it right?
Burley: Bellingham played like a 'man possessed' in England's win
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Party in London, pain in Mexico City as England hold on to win
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Back-to-back penalties cause chaos as Mexico trim deficit
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Chaos in London at 2:30 a.m. as England score two in 98 seconds
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Quiñones goal causes joy in Mexico City
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Sights and sounds
World Cup Daily live: Spain knock out Portugal; Kane loses voice; USMNT prepares for Belgium
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New balls, please! Bellingham, Yamal, Messi unveil updated Trionda for World Cup final
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How important is the midfield battle in Portugal vs. Spain?
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World Cup, USMNT intervention a red card for the White House
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World Cup shows African soccer is here. Now it's time to stay
Top Headlines
- Balogun named in starting XI amid red card drama
- Spain beat Portugal to end Ronaldo's WC career
- Trump: I asked Infantino to 'review' Balogun red
- 'Role model' Ronaldo exits final World Cup in tears
- Mbappé: Paraguay senator remarks spread racism
- FIFA rejects Belgium request; Balogun can play
- Giuliani: FIFA review won't affect USMNT legacy
- UEFA: FIFA crossed 'red line' on Balogun ban
- 🏆2026-27 UCL season begins mid-World Cup
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2026 World Cup Golden Boot tracker: Will Messi, Mbappe, or other score most goals?
We're into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot.
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How Mexico's World Cup run brought a small Oregon town to life
The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands and those left behind. In Woodburn, Oregon, soccer is more than just a game.
USMNT at the World Cup
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
Legends chasing milestones
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
