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FIFA barred two U.S. Soccer officials from the Belgium match after protocol breaches, while a controversial red‑card decision involving striker Folarin Balogun was overturned following a call from President Donald Trump. The U.S. lost 4‑1 and was eliminated, with manager Mauricio Pochettino attributing the defeat to performance issues.
Two U.S. Soccer officials were suspended before the USMNT’s match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, citing mishandling of FIFA match protocols. The action is unrelated to Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement, and neither FIFA nor U.S. Soccer has commented.
Two U.S. Soccer officials were suspended before the USMNT's 4-1 loss to Belgium, a result that was eclipsed by controversy over Balogun's red-card history and FIFA's decision to delay his sanction.
Two U.S. Soccer Federation officials were suspended by FIFA before a World Cup match against Belgium, a move unrelated to a later overturned red‑card involving Folarin Balogun. Former President Donald Trump discussed the incident with Gianni Infantino, insisting the call was not a foul. Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals and will meet Spain at Los Angeles Stadium.
Two staff members of the United States men's national team have been suspended by FIFA before their World Cup game against Belgium, a move that appears unrelated to the recent controversy involving Folarin Balogun.
Two U.S. Soccer administrators were halted by FIFA before a match against Belgium, a move linked to the contentious case of forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card ban was later lifted.
Two U.S. soccer staff members were suspended by FIFA ahead of the round‑of‑16 match against Belgium, a move that came as the team suffered a 4‑1 defeat and was eliminated from the World Cup.
FIFA’s disciplinary actions against U.S. Soccer officials and the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban raise fresh questions ahead of the United States’ loss to Belgium.
FIFA’s unprecedented release of three disciplinary previews precedes the suspension of two U.S. Soccer officials, Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell, before a crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium, a move linked to the contentious red‑card incident involving Folarin Balogun.