The match followed intense controversy regarding the suspension of a one-match red card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, which FIFA ultimately lifted prior to kickoff. A Decisive Belgian Victory in Seattle For the United States, the exit marks a premature end to a tournament where they held significant home-field advantage. The team had successfully … Read more
The United States men’s national soccer team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a loss to Belgium in a round of 16 match held in Seattle. The defeat marks the end of the team’s tournament run, occurring shortly after the FIFA disciplinary committee cleared striker Folarin Balogun to play. Belgium Advances After … Read more
Egypt and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup group stage match at Lumen Field in Seattle on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The match remained scoreless after a late go-ahead goal for Egypt was overturned following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review for an offside violation. ## VAR Intervention Nullifies Egypt’s … Read more