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A man walks past a FIFA sign at the headquarters during the FIFA council meeting, in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

FILE - United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

FILE - United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Transfer deadline day for Europe’s top soccer leagues with Balogun expected to be among the movers

By James Robson - Associated Press

Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness speaks during the FIFA congress at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, on March 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

Norwegian soccer head to file ethics complaint over Balogun’s overturned suspension

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after the first period during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Balogun admits overturned red card affected U.S. soccer teammates

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

FILE - President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Two U.S. soccer team staff members suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game

Associated Press

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) reacts after Belgium scored a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Same old story: American soccer team stagnant for quarter century

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

‘Overturn this’: Belgium adds insult to U.S.’ blowout loss following suspension controversy

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Soccer world cries foul over overturned World Cup suspension after Trump intervention

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) puts his foot down on Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic (4) for which he received a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

‘That wasn’t a foul’: Trump leans into Balogun hullabaloo, saying he asked Infantino for a review

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Belgium's Youri Tielemans (8) celebrates after scoring thrd goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

By Samuel Petrequin - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks as FIFA President Gianni Infantino listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Red card furor puts Trump and Infantino’s relationship under the spotlight again

By James Robson - Associated Press

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. forward to play vs. Belgium

Associated Press

United States' Giovanni Reyna, center left, Antonee Robinson, center, and Tyler Adams practice during a training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia in Irvine, Calif., Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

U.S. riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Australia's Aiden O'Neill (13) appeals for offside after United States' Alex Freeman (16) scored a goal past Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach (18) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Despite Pulisic’s absence, U.S. tops Australia to advance to World Cup knockout round

By Andrew Destin - Associated Press

United States' Folarin Balogun, center, celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Paraguay with teamates during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

A United States fan cheers prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - United States' Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring against Canada during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League final match on June 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

U.S. hoping Balogun and his fellow strikers can end their traditional World Cup scoring woes

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press