FIFA World Cup Round of 7 Live: Team news is in! Both lineups confirmed for the blockbuster clash The team sheets are closed here in Dallas, and the two managers have called explosive formations for this monumental Iberian derby. England’s Anthony Taylor will be the man in charge of the whistle tonight. PORTUGAL STARTING XI:…
England’s Jarell Quansah (26) leaves the field after receiving a red card during the U16 soccer match between Mexico and England (left); and Folarin Balogun (20) failed the Bosnian Tarik Muharemovic (4). British Member of Parliament Noah Law has urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to delay the suspension of England defender Jarell Quansah, arguing he…
Folarin Balogun (20) commits a foul on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the game, American President Donald Trump. (AP) FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he spoke with the US president Donald Trump on the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s red card, but told him that the case will…
Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump said he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-match suspension given to Team USA forward Folarin Balogun, a move that has sparked a major controversy at the FIFA World Cup, according to CNN.FIFA later…
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) The President of the United States Donald Trump confirmed that he personally spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card and one-match suspension given to Team USA forward Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The suspension was later…
Folarin Balogun (20) of the United States tackles Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup 32 soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) Belgium have been allowed to appeal FIFA’s decision to suspend United States forward Folarin Balogun’s…
Erling Haaland (l), and the Indian U-17 team that played against Norway in 2016 Ten years ago, an Indian Under-17 team held Norway scoreless in the first half in a youth international game. On Sunday, one of the boys in that part of Norway, Erling Haaland, led his country into the quarter-finals of the FIFA…
Folarin Balogun (20) commits a foul on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the game, American President Donald Trump. (AP) Governing body of European football Uefa He criticized FIFA on Monday for allowing US striker Folarin Balogun to play in Tuesday’s (IST) FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium despite receiving…
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to Folarin Balogun of the United States (AP Photo) Former FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter has publicly questioned football’s governing body after the controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, warning that sport should never be influenced by political power.Blatter shared his views on…
Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to Folarin Balogun (R) of the United States. (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has sparked fierce debate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of their…
England’s Jordan Henderson is being treated by the training staff after an injury. (AP Photo) England is memorable FIFA World Cup The win over Mexico was overshadowed by a freak post-match injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was taken to hospital after suffering what manager Thomas Tuchel described as a “really nasty” wrist injury…
England’s Harry Kane (9) reacts after scoring his team’s third goal against Mexico. (AP Photo) England engraved their names FIFA World Cup folklore on Sunday night, becoming the first team to ever defeat Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup match, as they overcame a dramatic second-half attack to seal a thrilling 3-2…
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino hugs USA’s Folarin Balogun. (AP Photo) United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has voiced his full support for FIFA’s extraordinary decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban, insisting the sentence upholds the principles of “ethics and integrity” as the co-hosts prepare for a 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 clash against…
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to Folarin Balogun of the United States, right, during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia (AP Photo) The old legend of Arsenal and France Thierry Henry believes that FIFA has finally reached the right decision by announcing the World Cup suspension of…
FIFA’s recent decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, allowing the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer, FIFA has officially overturned the red card suspension of USA star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary sentence frees the striker…
FIFA’s recent decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, allowing the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer, FIFA has officially overturned the red card suspension of USA star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary sentence frees the striker…
Erling Haaland’s second-half wonder propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland showed his world-class credentials on football’s biggest stage, scoring a second-half brace to guide Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 win over five-time champions…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the Golden Boot race has become nothing short of legendary. Erling Haaland has joined football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, each with seven goals. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has turned into a theater of the sublime, setting the stage for a spectacular scoring…
The Estadio Azteca will provide the stage for arguably the biggest round of 16 clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts Mexico take on England in a heavyweight clash. With the winner advancing to a quarter-final against Brazil or Norway, there is no margin for error in one of the most anticipated games…
Brazil vs Norway live: Lineups are in! Ryerson returns to Norway; Martinelli replaces Paqueta The official team sheets are from New Jersey, and both managers have made a crucial change without force to the starting eleven due to injury. For Brazil, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli enters the starting lineup to replace the injured midfield master…
Folarin Balogun (20) of the United States tackles Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup 32 soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup 16…
Cape Verde receives a hero’s welcome (Image: X) Cape Verde’s national football team returned home to a rapturous reception at Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport as thousands of supporters celebrated the Blue Sharks’ historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the…
England’s Jude Bellingham listens to the coach during a training session before the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match against Mexico in Mexico City, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo) England midfielder Jordan Henderson has rejected reports that the England team were using Viagra to deal with high-altitude conditions in Mexico City ahead of…
A pedestrian carries a bucket in front of graffiti depicting football legend Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) In Aztec mythology, Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca represent two conflicting, but complementary halves of a whole – like yin and yang. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, is the god of light and order and his brother Tezcatlipoca,…
Kylian Mbappe celebrates France’s win as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Kylian Mbappe helped France to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but the match ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle.France, considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, was…
Paraguay’s Matias Galarza (23) talks with France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) France booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, but most of the post-match attention focused on Paraguay’s behavior rather than the result.After impressing fans by eliminating Germany on penalties in the previous round, Paraguay…
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sealed a narrow 1-0 win for France against Paraguay, securing their place in the quarter-finals. (AP Photo) On a day when the city was toasting the 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic fervor, it was a French talisman. Kylian Mbappe that stole the spotlight at Lincoln Financial Field. The Real Madrid…
Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi is tossed in the air by teammates after the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match against Canada in Houston, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Canada’s extraordinary journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on home soil as Morocco produced a ruthless second-half performance to…
England’s Jude Bellingham gets off the bus at the hotel where England are staying in Mexico City before their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Mexico, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) England were greeted by boos from home fans after arriving in Mexico City ahead of their FIFA World Cup round of…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds move to the Round of 16 with another compelling contest as co-hosts Canada take on Morocco at the Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) in Texas on Saturday. With a place in the quarter-finals on the line, both nations are just one win away from reaching the last eight, although…