FIFA’s decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension has altered the narrative surrounding the USA’s match against Belgium on Sunday night. FOX Sports’ Carli Lloyd believed that the challenge did not warrant a red card but voiced concern over how the timing of the decision will affect how Balogun is defended. “Balogun now has a … Read more
Despite being issued a red card and a subsequent one-game suspension in the round of 32, USA star Folarin Balogun was cleared on Sunday to play in the team’s round of 16 matchup against Belgium (Monday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX). That said, Belgium, which has officially challenged Balogun’s eligibility, is determined to have … Read more
The United States will face Belgium in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 showdown on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Seattle Stadium on FOX. The U.S. is looking for revenge after its heartbreaking 2-1 round of 16 loss to the Red Devils in the 2014 World Cup. No current U.S. player was on … Read more
USA and Belgium meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET from Seattle Stadium. The USMNT beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opener, beat Australia 2-0 in their second match, lost to Türkiye 2-3 in their third match and beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’ve got another barnburner of a day at the World Cup, with Portugal-Spain and USA-Belgium. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 26. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, … Read more
This is big. Huge. Gigantic, actually. The U.S. men’s national team is preparing to play arguably the biggest match in team history on Monday, and the whole country will be watching. In the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the Stars and Stripes will take on Belgium in the knockout match in Seattle with an … Read more
The United States caught the biggest break of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, when the FIFA Disciplinary Committee cleared its star striker, Folarin Balogun, to play against Belgium on Monday night. By invoking Chapter 4, Article 27 of the Disciplinary Code, the committee granted Balogun a one-year probation rather than forcing him to … Read more
All eyes are on the USA on Monday night in Seattle with one position that will be everyone’s focus. Star striker Folarin Balogun being available for the United States is obviously a massive storyline. Ricardo Pepi — the presumptive replacement as the striker — is a different player, albeit one who’s very capable. It’s still … Read more
Star forward Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. men’s national team in its round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after a surprising reversal by FIFA. But that decision might make the USA squad a villain for the rest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi … Read more
FIFA has cleared the way for U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun to play in the USA’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday, multiple sources confirmed to us. The news was first reported by The Athletic. Balogun, who scored the game-winning goal in last week’s round of 32 … Read more