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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada | iNFOnews.ca
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States' Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern:

2:25 p.m.

United States forward Folarin Balogun has had his one-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play in the country’s game against Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, was shown a red card in his side’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in the Round of 32. A red card comes with an automatic one-match suspension.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 5, 2026.

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