U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.

By Rohith Nair MIAMI/SEATTLE, July 5 (Reuters) - United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday in an unprecedented move following a call from U.

President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge a review of Folarin Balogun's red card before the US star's suspension was reversed.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo's sometimes playful banter in a rare World Cup news conference ended in an exchange between Portugal's superstar and a reporter from Argentina. Ronaldo took the moment on the eve of a round of 16 clash with border rival Spain to repeat something he has said at least once before.

The USMNT striker is cleared to face Belgium after FIFA overturned his red card from the Bosnia and Herzegovina match

Neymar broke down in tears on the field at MetLife Stadium after playing the final international match of his career. The Brazilian star came on as a second-half substitute in Brazil’s 2-1 Round of 16 loss to Norway on Sunday.

Follow for live updates from Mexico-England World Cup game! It is a play that is a crucial part of soccer history, and one that certainly would never happen today. Diego Maradona ran onto the end of an attempted clearance by England midfielder Steve Hodge,

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Norway vs. Brazil best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the Round of 16 continues on Sunday