USA concedes early goal to Belgium in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
In a Round of 16 World Cup match on July 7, 2026, the USA fell behind Belgium early after Charles De Ketelaere scored in the 9th minute. The match has been overshadowed by off-field discussions regarding the inclusion of Folarin Balogun, whose red-card ban was suspended after US President Donald Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Belgium has shown dominance in the initial stages of the game. The match is currently ongoing.
- •USA faces Belgium in Round of 16 World Cup match
- •Charles De Ketelaere scored for Belgium in the 9th minute
- •Folarin Balogun included after suspended red-card ban
- •Donald Trump contacted FIFA president over Balogun's situation
- •Match is currently ongoing with Belgium leading
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — 📞 Is Trump calling Infantino? USA concede early v Belgium
"Rarely has a World Cup match been so heavily overshadowed in the build-up by off-field controversy: the discussions surrounding the suspended red-card ban of USA striker Folarin Balogun dominated all ...
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