Jul 06 Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun red card would be decided by independent bodies By Associated Press FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 06 What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of U.S. star Folarin Balogun By James Ellingworth, Associated Press FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium. It has also sent soccer fans -- and political leaders -- around the world into a frenzy. Continue reading
Jul 06 WATCH: Sen. Cruz thanks Trump for 'getting rid' of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card By Associated Press Speaking alongside the president, Cruz began his remarks at an event on Trump Accounts by thanking Trump for working to get FIFA to reverse Balogun’s red card penalty of a one-game suspension. Continue reading
Jul 06 FIFA questioned as Trump, Infantino defend actions surrounding ruling to let Balogun play in U.S. match By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press "Sometimes rules are open to interpretation. In this case not," UEFA said, adding "the integrity of the game is at stake and the credibility of a competition is undermined."… Continue reading
Jul 05 AP report: FIFA lifts U.S. player Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino By Ronald Blum, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Trump said in a statement on social media. Continue reading
Jul 04 Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list. Continue reading
Jun 27 World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32 By Associated Press Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32. Continue reading
Jun 17 Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria By Dave Skretta, Associated Press Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against… Continue reading
Jun 13 Fact-checking claims about 'unprecedented' demand for World Cup tickets By Maria Briceño, Alex Min, PolitiFact Many of the 2026 World Cup matches were not sold out as of Friday — and the existing ticket sales have unfolded amid pricing controversies. Continue reading
Jun 11 How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. Continue reading