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The USA faces Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, overshadowed by controversy over Folarin Balogun's suspended red card ban, allegedly influenced by US President Donald Trump.
The match takes place in Seattle.

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The USA faces Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, overshadowed by controversy over Folarin Balogun's suspended red card ban, allegedly influenced by US President Donald Trump. The match takes place in Seattle.

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