- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 after Trump's intervention in Balogun red card saga, EU lawmakers demand FIFA probe
Belgium dismantled the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, hours after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's ban following a phone call from President Trump. The result triggered a political backlash, with 30 MEPs now demanding an inquiry into potential outside interference.
- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 in World Cup last 16 after Trump's intervention fails to save host nation
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and a goalkeeping error gifted Belgium a third goal as the Red Devils knocked the United States out of their home World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle.
- Jul 5
Belgium routs USA 4-1, players mock Trump with dance after red card controversy
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, then celebrated with a parody of Donald Trump's dance, mocking the president's intervention that allowed US striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card.
- Jun 13
USA open World Cup with 4-1 rout of Paraguay, Balogun double and Reyna strike set records
The United States launched their home World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, as Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a record-breaking late goal.
- Jun 13
USA routs Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup 2026 opener as Balogun scores twice and Reyna adds late stunner
Folarin Balogun struck twice and Giovanni Reyna added a spectacular late goal as the United States launched their home World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday.
