FIFA reject Belgium request; Balogun can play

FIFA has ruled a request from the Belgium federation for an explanation of Folarin Balogun's suspended red card as "inadmissible," meaning they have no grounds to appeal the decision and the U.S. forward remains cleared to play against them Monday.

Neymar's father has urged his son to "keep playing football" and "delight people once again," following Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway.

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has been named as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC.

Mauricio Pochettino as admitted his disappointment at the "politics and manipulation" which overshadowed the United States' World Cup exit following President Donald Trump's intervention.

Portugal will look back at this World Cup as a "missed opportunity," Bruno Fernandes has said.

It all broke right for the U.S. this tournament: the draw, the injuries, the decisions. And yet America is once again coming to terms with a round-of-16 exit.

The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was a distraction.

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Carlo Ancelotti calling up Neymar to Brazil's World Cup squad was always a risk, and it backfired badly when they got eliminated to Norway in the round of 16.

Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses is a monumental moment for the club and the WSL, but will it work?

Harry Kane said England will have to "calm down" after their emotionally draining win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

The United States were soundly beaten 4-1 by Belgium, while Spain left it late to beat Portugal and you can follow all of the latest news on ESPN.

This USMNT was supposed to be special, but terrible performances throughout the U.S. roster led to a bitter World Cup exit in the round of 16.

Johan Manzambi, the breakout star for Switzerland at the World Cup, left training early on Monday ahead of Tuesday's round of 16 match against Colombia.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the 2026 World Cup is presenting a strong challenge for the tournament favorites, who are struggling to overcome lower-ranked opponents

The United States' World Cup dream went up in smoke on Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium in a display that will linger long in the memory.

Even with Folarin Balogun back up front, the United States men's national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16 once again.

This USMNT was supposed to be special, but terrible performances throughout the U.S. roster led to a bitter World Cup exit in the round of 16.

Spain's late winner knocked out Portugal and closed the book on Cristiano Ronaldo's time on the world's biggest stage.

Roberto Martinez confirmed that he is leaving his job as Portugal coach after Monday's 1-0 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Spain, while denying that the result was "a failure."

Follow along for live updates from USA vs Belgium at the 20267 FIFA World Cup.

France's football federation has appealed to FIFA to get the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during the team's win over Paraguay rescinded, sources told ESPN.

Cristiano Ronaldo exited his final World Cup in tears as Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.

Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain past Portugal in the round of 16 on Monday and into a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal for the first time since they won it all in 2010.

France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday spoke out against racist comments made by a Paraguay senator.

England captain Harry Kane has made clear that his "voice is back," after sounding worse for wear in his media duties following his side's stunning 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.

The Football Association are considering whether to appeal Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN's Tom Hamilton doffs the cap to Dan Burn, whose mighty defending encapsulates England's mentality under Thomas Tuchel.

Andrew Giuliani, the head of the White House task force on the World Cup, told ESPN on Monday that he has no concerns at all over FIFA's decision to reduce Folarin Balogun's suspension affecting the legacy or credibility of what the USMNT accomplishes.