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Today: July 27, 2026
Today: July 27, 2026

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Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday announced that Balogun would be eligible to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium Monday night, igniting a political firestorm and questions around the integrity of the tournament.

July 06, 2026
Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card
Political|Sports|World

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

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth

July 07, 2026
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-A blue city shakes off politics over US forward Balogun's red card controversy

A city known for angry protests, grunge and wearing head-to-toe black was transformed into a harmonious sea of red, white and blue on

July 07, 2026
Soccer-A blue city shakes off politics over US forward Balogun's red card controversy
Arts|Political|Sports|World

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player riled the host country's World Cup opponent, Belgium

July 06, 2026
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
Political|Sports|US|World

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome

July 06, 2026
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
Political|Sports|World

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

July 06, 2026
‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match

President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin

July 06, 2026
Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

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

The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U

July 06, 2026
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
Political|Sports|US|World

Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium

The United States' World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing

July 06, 2026
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium
Sports|World

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin

July 05, 2026
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium
Sports|World

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday

July 05, 2026
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
Sports|US|World

Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card: source

U.S.

July 06, 2026
Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card: source
Economy|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues

Multiple big screens adorn Mexico City's Paseo de Reforma in preparation for Sunday's World Cup last-16

July 05, 2026
Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues
Sports|World

Conquered heroes: For Cape Verde, a World Cup run means many things will change

Cape Verde’s World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene in the lobby

July 05, 2026
Conquered heroes: For Cape Verde, a World Cup run means many things will change
Sports|World

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw

July 04, 2026
Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia

July 03, 2026
Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
Sports|Technology|World

What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

July 03, 2026
What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
Sports|US|World

Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup

Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper

July 02, 2026
Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States

July 02, 2026
What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT
Crime|Sports|Technology|World

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

July 02, 2026
Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally
Sports|World

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player

July 01, 2026
Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field

Mexican fans in Monterrey are embracing the World Cup spirit, even though their national team isn't playing in the city

July 01, 2026
Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

June 29, 2026
The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament
Sports|World

Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan

June 28, 2026
Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts
Entertainment|Sports|World

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

June 27, 2026
The World Cup game that no one wants to win
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United

June 27, 2026
Soccer-Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

June 26, 2026
Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
Sports

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia

June 27, 2026
Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
Business|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations

Jeremy Wright knew exactly what he wanted to gift his wife, Sarah, for Christmas last year: tickets to a World Cup soccer game.

June 27, 2026
Soccer-World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations
Sports|World

With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group

June 26, 2026
With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third
MidEast|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle

June 26, 2026
Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle
Sports|World

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

June 25, 2026
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun
Lifestyle|Sports|World

Soccer-Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds

Seattle's LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday's World Cup "Pride Match" between Egypt

June 24, 2026
Soccer-Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds
Political|Sports|World

US eases restrictions on Iran's world cup team, allowing them in a day earlier

The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup on Tuesday, allowing them to travel two days before their

June 24, 2026
US eases restrictions on Iran's world cup team, allowing them in a day earlier
Political|Sports|World

US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

June 24, 2026
US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament

June 23, 2026
Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
Sports|World

What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who’s in, who’s out and what’s needed to advance to the next round

June 23, 2026
What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase
Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

June 23, 2026
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
Sports

World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours

Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes

June 23, 2026
World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
Entertainment|Sports|World

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina

Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria

June 22, 2026
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

June 23, 2026
A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

Algeria is feeling right at home in Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup

June 22, 2026
Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record
Sports|World

Explaining the World Cup’s newest rules

Explaining the World Cup’s newest rules

June 21, 2026
Explaining the World Cup’s newest rules
Entertainment|Sports|World

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

June 21, 2026
How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer

The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard

June 21, 2026
Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
Political|Sports|US|World

Soccer-U.S. defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing

The United States will continue to assess the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup but for now the original plan remains in place despite the

June 21, 2026
Soccer-U.S. defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing
Sports|World

Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story

Criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the World Cup would likely be affected not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team tournament

June 21, 2026
Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story
Entertainment|Sports|World

Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey

June 20, 2026
Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history

June 18, 2026
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?