Fifa President Gianni Infantino received a call from US President Donald Trump before Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was lifted, allowing him to play against Belgium. The decision, challenged by UEFA, was upheld by Fifa.
President Donald Trump called the World Cup referee who sent off U.S. striker Folarin Balogun "very suspect," leading to an unprecedented FIFA decision to lift Balogun's one-match ban. The intervention, which Trump confirmed lobbying for, has drawn strong criticism from European football bodies and pundits, who decry the decision as undermining football integrity.
La FIFA ha suspendido la sanción por tarjeta roja al futbolista estadounidense Folarin Balogun, permitiéndole jugar contra Bélgica en el Mundial. La decisión, influenciada por una llamada del presidente Donald Trump, ha generado controversia y una queja formal de la Federación Belga de Fútbol.
La FIFA ha suspendido la sanción de tarjeta roja a Folarin Balogun, permitiéndole jugar contra Bélgica en octavos del Mundial 2026. La decisión, basada en el Artículo 27, incluye un período de prueba de un año.
Folarin Balogun became the fourth player in men's World Cup history to score and receive a red card in a knockout match, despite the USA's 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. The striker's dismissal in the 64th minute, after scoring the opener, has sparked controversy and leaves the US facing Belgium without him.
Folarin Balogun became the fourth player in men's World Cup history to score and receive a red card in a knockout match as the USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0. The striker's dismissal in the 64th minute, after accidentally stepping on an opponent's ankle, drew criticism from his captain and coach.
ABC7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez sparked outrage with her comment about not knowing where Bosnia-Herzegovina is on a map during World Cup coverage, leading to widespread criticism and an eventual apology.
La selección de EE.UU. mantiene su euforia y optimismo a pesar de perder 2-3 contra Turquía en un partido del Mundial, jugado con suplentes tras asegurar el primer puesto del Grupo D. Los aficionados y medios locales minimizan la derrota, enfocándose en el próximo rival y aspiraciones al título.
Switzerland secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium. Despite facing a resilient Bosnian side and a hostile crowd, Switzerland's late surge, ignited by Johan Manzambi's spectacular volley in the 74th minute, broke the deadlock. A red card for Bosnia further sealed their fate as Switzerland scored three more goals, including a late penalty by Granit Xhaka.
Canada secured its first-ever World Cup point by drawing 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 2026 North American tournament. Lukić scored for Bosnia in the first half, and Larin equalized for Canada in the second. The US and Japan will play their opening matches soon.
A controversial incident in Canada's 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina has sparked debate, with former players Wayne Rooney and Olivier Giroud disagreeing on whether the Bosnia goalkeeper should have received a red card for colliding with Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi.
Edin Dzeko, 40, leads Bosnia-Herzegovina to their second World Cup, a remarkable feat given the nation's history and Dzeko's childhood in war-torn Sarajevo. His career spans multiple clubs and titles, culminating in a return to Germany with Schalke and a World Cup qualification.
O Grupo B da Copa do Mundo de 2026, sediada por EUA, Canadá e México, promete ser um dos mais equilibrados. Canadá, Bósnia, Suíça e Catar disputam a vaga.
