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Balogun ban lifted: Inside the FIFA World Cup row

Trump call to Infantino fuels claims of political sway in Balogun reprieve

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Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States argues with referee Adham Makhadmeh during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Close to tears: Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends

Portugal icon bows out at 41, left to ponder future after Spain knockout blow

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

China says successfully conducted test missile launch

Trump’s intervention sparks rare FIFA reversal, clearing Balogun to face Belgium

China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean

'It's over now': Neymar Jr bows out after Brazil exit

Neymar’s exit and Ronaldo’s last dance signal turning point in world football

Brazil's forward #10 Neymar reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026.

Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after win

Mbappe embraces ‘dirty game’ as France grind past Paraguay into quarters

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates with his coach Didier Deschamps after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Paraguay and France at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Mbappe’s 19th goal tightens Golden Boot race with Messi

French star moves within one of Messi’s World Cup scoring record

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup clash

Mbappe penalty in searing heat sends France into Morocco quarter-final

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Sheikh Mohammed hails Egypt’s heroic World Cup run

Dubai Ruler praises Egypt’s ‘heroic’ run to first-ever World Cup knockouts

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Messi leads Golden Boot race after 20th World Cup goal

Golden Boot race intensifies with Messi leading Mbappé after Cape Verde scare

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Cape Verde during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026.

Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds

AI-powered robot footballers entertain crowds at RoboCup in South Korea

Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026, a robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition in Incheon.

Unai Simon sets World Cup record: 519 straight minutes

Spain’s No. 1 extends shutout run as champions cruise past Austria into last 16

Spain's goalkeeper #23 Unai Simon (L) saves the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Spain and Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 2, 2026.

Ronaldo scores, Ramos seals Portugal win over Croatia

Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 after dramatic stoppage-time goal in Toronto

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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