Balogun ban U-turn based on 'politics'

FIFA has been accused of overturning United States striker Folarin Balogun's red card based on "political phone calls" by its former president Sepp Blatter.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, calling it a "horrible" call.

Brazil had to wait 28 years to win their first World Cup. Sunday's elimination means they'll be waiting 28 years, at least, for their next one.

Mexico captain Edson Álvarez has admitted his country's elimination from the World Cup "hurts deeply" but is upbeat about the team's future.

Brazil's early elimination from the World Cup will not change the country's Football Confederation's plans to continue with coach Carlo Ancelotti.

UEFA have strongly criticised FIFA's decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's red card, thus allowing the United States striker to be available for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.

For USMNT fans, seeing Folarin Balogun play against Belgium after FIFA rescinded his suspension will feel a bit odd -- a jumble of joy tinged with a heavy slice of unease.

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England's former striker Wayne Rooney has said that England have produced 'one of their greatest ever performances' in order to beat Mexico, survive the first round of knockouts, and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

England defender Ezri Konsa says the "brotherhood" in the squad fuelled their famous World Cup victory over Mexico.

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Outside of England, the Three Lions' World Cup history is mixed at best, but they defied the odds to grind out an emotional last-16 win over Mexico.

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A quickfire double from Jude Bellingham and a second-half penalty from Harry Kane gave England a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico in the round of 16.

Jarell Quansah was sent off for England against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday night.

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Neymar has announced his retirement from playing for Brazil after his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.

The U.S. will be buzzing to have Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium on Monday, but FIFA's U-turn on his suspension is a bad look for this World Cup

Brazil's World Cup hopes were dashed by Erling Haaland, whose stunning brace propelled Norway to the quarterfinals.

FIFA has suspended the red card U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, making him available to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Severe weather at the Azteca Stadium saw a shelter-in-place order called before kick off in the round-of-16 World Cup match between Mexico and England.

One of the most highly anticipated knockout stage clashes of the World Cup is upon us as co-hosts Mexico take on England, and you can follow all of the action with ESPN.

Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory that condemned Brazil to their earliest exit in the competition since 1990.

Severe weather at the Azteca Stadium saw a shelter-in-place order called before kick off in the round-of-16 World Cup match between Mexico and England.

Jarell Quansah will start for England against Mexico, sources have told ESPN.

Captain Rodri has insisted that Spain's midfield is superior to Portugal's ahead of their World Cup round of 16 clash -- while admitting that their opponents' squad boasts "one of the best generations they've ever had."

Newcastle have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim.