UEFA says decision by FIFA to let Folarin Balogun play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
UEFA criticized FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup against Belgium despite a red card in his previous game.
Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
By BRIAN MAHONEY EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead. And he handed it to…
World Cup what to know: US faces Belgium after Balogun’s suspension rescinded
By JOHN MARSHALL There could be a whole lot of shakin’ going on for the U.S. team’s biggest World Cup game in its history. Seattle has already proven to be…
Neymar says after World Cup elimination he is done playing for Brazil
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World…
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
England reaches the World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-2 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca, ending the hosts' unbeaten streak at the venue.
Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match delayed by 1 hour because of thunderstorm
By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ MEXICO CITY (AP) — The kickoff for the World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and England was delayed by one hour on Sunday night as…
FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun…
Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
By STEPHEN WHYNO EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway…
FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun…
‘It just feels right.’ Folarin Balogun can play in World Cup round of 16 after red card suspended
SEATTLE — Chris Richards said he first heard teammate Folarin Balogun had been cleared to play in Monday’s World Cup elimination game while on the team bus, heading to a…