6 Million Signed This. Argentina Doesn't Care.
Six million people signed a petition to kick Argentina out of the World Cup. FIFA already moved on. Argentina plays England tomorrow. This is how fan outrage works.
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Trump Called FIFA. The US Lost 4-1 Anyway.
Trump called FIFA, Balogun played, and the United States lost to Belgium 4-1 anyway. There is no political fix for a structural soccer problem.
The President Called FIFA. Bettors Got Torched.
Trump called FIFA, the line flipped, 91% of BetMGM handle went on the US. Then Belgium won 4-1. When a president can move sportsbook odds, something broke.
USMNT vs Belgium Is American Soccer's Real Test
Balogun's back, the excuses are expired, and Belgium is the real deal. Tonight in Seattle is the moment American soccer has waited a generation for.
Trump Called FIFA and It Worked. Now What?
FIFA reversed Balogun's red card ban after Trump called Infantino. Belgium is furious. The precedent it sets for World Cup 2026 is worse than the call.
FIFA Won't Let the USA Appeal Balogun's Red Card
FIFA built a rule with no recourse — and Folarin Balogun's suspension is the first time anyone's noticed. He misses Belgium on July 6. There is no appeal.
USMNT vs. Bosnia: The Moment of Truth
The USMNT beat Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0, then Pochettino rotated and lost to Turkey 3-2. Now Bosnia in the Round of 32. Here's what the data says.
The USMNT's World Cup Bracket Path Is Suspiciously Clean
The USMNT clinched Group D with two wins and a bracket path that avoids Brazil, Germany, and Spain for two rounds. It never looks this clean.
USMNT Owns Group D and the Bracket Is a Gift
USMNT clinches first place in Group D at the 2026 World Cup with 6 points. The USA knockout bracket path avoids Brazil and Germany for two rounds.
Folarin Balogun Chose America and England Is Paying for It
Folarin Balogun had 28 England youth caps before choosing America. Then he scored twice in his World Cup debut. England fans must be absolutely sick right now.
Folarin Balogun Introduced Himself to America.
Folarin Balogun scored twice for the USMNT in a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Here's who he is, why he chose the USA, and what it means for American soccer.
Balogun Chose America. Last Night Proved It.
Folarin Balogun scored twice in the USMNT's 4-1 World Cup opener. He chose America over England in 2023. Three years later, that looks like the best call in US Soccer history.