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USA faces Belgium for World Cup quarter-finals amid Balogun reprieve

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:17 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

USA faces Belgium for World Cup quarter-finals amid Balogun reprieve

Summary

The United States is set to play Belgium on July 6 in Seattle for a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. The match follows a dramatic intervention that allowed forward Folarin Balogun to participate, despite a previous red card that triggered a ban. President Donald Trump's call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino led to a suspension of Balogun's punishment, a decision that has elicited reactions from Belgium and other teams. The US aims for its first quarter-final appearance since 2002, fueled by strong public expectations. Earlier, European champions Spain also compete against Portugal in Dallas for a place in the last eight.

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By the Numbers

•USA plays Belgium on July 6 for World Cup quarter-finals.
•Balogun is reinstated after a red card suspension reversal.
•Trump's intervention led to FIFA suspending the ban.
•US team looks to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002.
•Spain faces Portugal in Dallas for the other quarter-final spot.

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7:17 AMYahoo Sports — USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

What they're saying

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The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.- Spain v angry Ronaldo - In the first game Monday, European champions Spain face neighbours Portugal in Dallas for a place in the last eight.
— Yahoo Sports

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