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World Cup 2026: Controversy? What Controversy?
You can’t say this World Cup hasn’t brought the drama. Certainly not after FIFA overturned its Folarin Balogun ban, allowing the U.S. striker to play vs. Belgium. Or that President Trump put in a call to his old pal Gianni Infantino. Or Belgium’s 11th-hour appeal. It’s almost enough to make you forget there’s a soccer tournament going on. But, man, is there ever: England survived Estadio Azteca, Brazil suffered its earliest exit since 1990, and seven teams could still win their first-ever title.
Belgium's Appeal dismissed
Did FIFA cave to Trump, or just set right what was a horrible VAR intervention? Maybe both?
Belgium vs. U.S.
Everything to know about what will surely be an intense Monday night showdown in Seattle.
A Wild Night in Mexico City
Plus, previews of Portugal-Spain, Colombia-Switzerland, the rise of Norse god Erling Haaland, and more.
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Everything you need to know about soccer's biggest tournament, from group play all the way through to the championship match.
