Category: Fifa world cup 2026
FIFA ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve — UEFA
Balogun standing with Pulisic awaiting the ref verdict after a VAR check on an infraction | AFP FIFA “crossed a red line” with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun’s one game ban for a year, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Monday. FIFA’s ruling, which came after the intervention of Donald…
Balogun: Red cards should not be overturned by phone calls, Blatter tells FIFA
Ex-FIFA chief, Joseph Sepp Blatter. Credit: EuroNews Former FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter on Monday questioned the independence of world football’s governing body following the controversy surrounding the overturning of United States forward Folarin Balogun’s red card, warning that football “must never become a playground for political power.” Blatter’s comments come days after United States…
Norway Dance To Haaland’s Beat In ‘Surreal’ World Cup Run
Haaland began the tournament with a brace in a 4-1 win over Iraq and struck two more goals as a 3-2 victory over Senegal booked Norway’s spot in the knockout phase. Erling Braut Haaland plays the drum as Norway celebrates winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at…
World Cup: Bellingham Tells England To Believe After Mexico Masterclass
The odds were stacked against Thomas Tuchel’s men as they entered the lion’s den of the Estadio Azteca, where Mexico had only lost twice in 89 previous matches and never in 10 outings at the World Cup. England’s midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of…
USA Battle Belgium In Date With World Cup Destiny After Reprieve For Balogun
The stakes in Monday’s game are huge for the co-hosts. Playing on home soil, a strong US start to the tournament has raised expectations to fever-pitch levels among the American public. The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the…
Ancelotti Fails In Mission To End Brazil’s World Cup Woe
Neymar’s successful late spot-kick was just a consolation, as the once mighty Brazilians — who had just 34 per cent possession — slumped to their earliest World Cup exit since 1990. Brazil’s Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the…
World Cup: Ronaldo Challenges Critics ‘Trying To Kill’ Him For Past 23 Years
The former Manchester United star said he would not be more Cristiano Ronaldo or less because of the World Cup. Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo answers journalists during a press conference at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 5, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between…
Mbappe Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay, Sets Up Morocco Quarter-Final
Paraguay’s efforts to get under the skin of France’s superstars worked for three quarters of a game played in front of 68,324 fans in Philadelphia in heatwave conditions. France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up…
Colombia Overcome Ghana To Reach World Cup Last 16
Colombia were forced into an early change when Jhon Cordoba pulled up with an apparent groin injury and was replaced by Luis Suarez. Colombia’s midfielder #20 Juan Quintero and Colombia’s defender #23 Davinson Sanchez celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Colombia and Ghana at the Kansas City Stadium…
Colombia Overcome Ghana To Reach World Cup Last 16
The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Colombia’s defender #23 Davinson Sanchez (L) misses a chance during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Colombia and Ghana at the Kansas…
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