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Historic World Cup furor at ‘incomprehensible’ FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
GENEVA (AP) — An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States and forward Folarin Balogun facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
The Belgian soccer federation said it is challenging FIFA’s ruling to let Balogun play desp...
Key takeaway The “deeply concerned” Belgians’ statement just 11 hours before starting their round of 16 game in Seattle showed clear frustration with FIFA at what seemed a lack of good faith in shaping an urgent legal process.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? GENEVA (AP) — An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States and forward Folarin Balogun facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
The Belgian soccer federation said it is challenging FIFA’s ruling to let Balogun play desp...
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