FIFA suspends two U.S. officials for Belgium match
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
FIFA has suspended two staff members from the U.S. soccer team ahead of the round-of-16 match against Belgium on July 8. The decision comes as part of enforcement measures that FIFA is implementing during the tournament. The specifics of the suspensions have not been disclosed. The match is expected to take place at 7 PM local time.
- •FIFA suspended two U.S. soccer officials.
- •Suspensions apply to the round-of-16 match against Belgium.
- •Match is scheduled for July 8 at 7 PM local time.
- •Details of the suspensions remain undisclosed.
- •This is part of FIFA's enforcement measures during the tournament.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA Suspended 2 U.S. World Cup Team Staffers For Belgium Loss
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Two USMNT staff members were suspended by FIFA for game vs. Belgium. Why?
- 9:41 PMESPN — FIFA suspended 2 U.S. officials for Belgium game
"Two staff members of the United States soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday's round-of-16 game against Belgium.
"The United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday. Two staff members were suspended for the match.
"FIFA reportedly handed out the suspensions pregame on Monday without specifying an exact reason.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 7, 2026, 9:41 PMFIFA suspended 2 U.S. officials for Belgium game
Two staff members of the United States soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday's round-of-16 game against Belgium.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:01 AMFIFA Suspended 2 U.S. World Cup Team Staffers For Belgium Loss
FIFA reportedly handed out the suspensions pregame on Monday without specifying an exact reason.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 10:06 PMTwo USMNT staff members were suspended by FIFA for game vs. Belgium. Why?
The United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday. Two staff members were suspended for the match.
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