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A record 8 MENA teams compete in World Cup 2026. Al Jazeera analyzes each team's chances, strengths, weaknesses, and predicts their tournament outcome.
Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, believing it was unfair. He denied pressuring FIFA, stating he only requested a review. FIFA suspended the automatic ban, drawing criticism from Belgium.
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.
President Donald Trump defended his phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, which led to the controversial overturning of a one-game World Cup suspension for U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun, who received a red card in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Egyptian football fans debate Mohamed Salah's legacy, comparing his World Cup qualifications to the "golden generation's" AFCON triumphs. Despite past frustrations and penalty shootout losses, Salah, under new manager Hossam Hassan, has led Egypt to the 2026 World Cup and 2025 AFCON semifinals, challenging previous criticisms.
Arsenal have signed Germany forward Selina Cerci from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Cerci, who scored 34 goals in 47 appearances for Hoffenheim, becomes the second Frauen Bundesliga player to join Arsenal this summer.
Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, a teacher and footballer for Epping FC, died after a head clash during a game in Lalor, Melbourne. He fell and hit his head on a covered cricket pitch, leading to end-of-life care and his subsequent passing. His club president called for an investigation into playing on such grounds.
