July 2026

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino embraces United States’ Folarin Balogun. (AP Photo) United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has thrown his full support behind FIFA’s extraordinary decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban, insisting the ruling upheld the principles of “ethics and integrity” as the co-hosts prepare for a blockbuster FIFA World Cup…

Norway’s Erling Haaland (AP Photo) Erling Haaland produced another defining World Cup performance as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the men’s team’s history.The defeat also marked the end of an era for Brazil, with Neymar Jr. announcing his retirement from international football…

Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia (AP Photo) Former Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry believes FIFA ultimately reached the correct decision by overturning Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, but questioned why football’s governing body…

Brazil’s Neymar (10) reacts (AP Photo) Neymar‘s international career came to an emotional end on Sunday as the Brazilian icon confirmed he has played his final match for the national team following Brazil’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The 34-year-old was overcome with emotion after the final…

FIFA’s recent decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, enabling the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, FIFA has officially overturned the red-card suspension of United States star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary ruling clears the tournament’s standout…