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… The 25-year-old had appeared certain to miss the match in Seattle after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round. …
US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finalsJoy Online
… Trump asked Fifa to review Balogun’s one-match suspension after he was sent off for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the last 32. …
FA considering appeal after Quansah red cardJoy Online
… Balogun, 25, was set to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round. …
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun banThe Chronicle
USA‘s bid to reach the quarter-finals of a World Cup for the first time since 2002 will take place on Monday with a clash against Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle. 2026 World Cup co-hosts USA recorded a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last round of the competition, while …
USA, Belgium clash as they bid to reach quarter-finalsJoy Online
… The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. …
Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card – SourceJoy Online
… The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. …
USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by FifaJoy Online
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. …
Balogun scores and is sent off as US reach last 16Joy Online
… While they will now go home after ending up at the bottom of the group, the United States, who secured top spot with their win over Australia, are scheduled to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last 32 of the competition on 2 July at 01:00 BST in Santa Clara.
World Cup: Co-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against TurkeyJoy Online
Bosnia-Herzegovina boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time by defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture. …
Bosnia knocks out Qatar to boost World Cup last 32 hopesThe Chronicle
… Both teams were victorious on matchday two, with the Canadians destroying Qatar 6-0, putting them in first place, above the Swiss on goal difference despite the latter defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1. …
Switzerland, Canada face each other in fight for first placePremier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to continue as manager of the United States men's team until 2030, with an expanded remit that includes advising on youth development, coaching education, and technical matters across US Soccer.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to FIFA's ethics committee over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, which was suspended for 12 months after US President Donald Trump's intervention. Federation president Lise Klaveness said the decision to include the Balogun case in an existing inquiry about FIFA's peace prize award to Trump would be made at the federation's next board meeting.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to FIFA's ethics committee over the decision to suspend US forward Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban after he received a straight red card, following an intervention by US President Donald Trump. The federation will decide on filing the complaint at its next board meeting.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he expected FIFA's decision to suspend his one-game World Cup ban would generate "a lot of controversy," particularly after US President Donald Trump and White House officials lobbied football's governing body about the sanction. Balogun was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina and should have received an automatic suspension, but FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the ban for a year instead.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee declined to answer BBC questions about why US striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban after being sent off for serious foul play, following reports that US President Donald Trump and White House officials lobbied Fifa on the matter. England's Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match ban for a similar red card offence in the same competition.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match ban from Fifa's disciplinary committee for his red card in the 54th minute of a 3-2 win against Mexico, classified as serious foul play. He will miss Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but will be available if England reaches the final on 19 July.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match after Fifa suspended striker Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban shortly before the tie, a decision that drew criticism from Uefa, Belgium and England manager Thomas Tuchel, and others. Belgium players said the ruling gave them a sense of injustice that motivated their response on the pitch.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, knocking out the last remaining co-host from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
USA and Belgium meet on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals at stake. USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last round while Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended Balogun's one-game ban for a probationary period of one year, allowing him to play in Monday's knockout game against Belgium.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. The suspension will be held for a probationary period of one year, though it will be enforced if Balogun commits another infringement of similar nature and gravity.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the World Cup last 16, with Malik Tillman's late free-kick sealing a 2-0 victory. The US will face Belgium in Seattle on Monday for a quarter-final place.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey, eliminated from the World Cup, ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan in Los Angeles. The USA had taken an early lead through Auston Trusty's goal after two minutes 13 seconds, but Turkey equalized and took the lead before the match was levelled again, only for Ayhan to score the winner with the last kick of the game.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Qatar 2–1 in their final Group B fixture, finishing third on goal difference with four points and securing a chance to progress as one of eight best third-placed teams in the tournament.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland and Canada meet at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Wednesday with first place in Group B at stake. Both teams won their matchday-two fixtures—Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 and Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1—leaving Canada in first place by goal difference.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar, both on one point from two matches in 2026 World Cup Group B, will play in Seattle on Wednesday with both teams still in contention for the knockout round. Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 1-1 with Canada but lost 4-1 to Switzerland, while Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland but lost 6-0 to Canada.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, including one just 2 minutes 46 seconds after entering, as Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards the World Cup last 32.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland meet Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for matchday two of the FIFA World Cup, with both teams having drawn 1-1 in their opening matches. Switzerland will look to secure qualification and claim their first-ever competitive win against Bosnia-Herzegovina, who drew with Canada and beat Switzerland 2-0 in a friendly in March 2016.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Qatar scored a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1–1 against Switzerland, claiming their first point at a World Cup finals. Boualem Khoukhi headed home in the 94th minute, denying Switzerland what had appeared a likely victory after Breel Embolo's first-half penalty.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
With one week until the 2026 World Cup, thousands of tickets remain available for sale well below face value across multiple platforms, contradicting FIFA's promise of a sold-out event. New York and New Jersey attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA's ticket practices, alleging artificially inflated prices and misleading fans.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Captain Alphonso Davies is expected to miss Canada's opening World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on 12 June due to a hamstring injury sustained in May, though head coach Jesse Marsch believes Davies will feature later in the tournament.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic have asked a UN court to release him from jail in The Hague, arguing the 84-year-old is near death following a suspected stroke that left him severely impaired. Two doctors assessed his condition as serious with a high risk of imminent death; a judge has ordered an independent health assessment.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →