FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

US-Belgium was the most-watched soccer telecast in US history

The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. 

FIFA probes incident between IShowSpeed and fan during World Cup

FIFA said it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed and a fan in the stands during Friday's World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.

2 US soccer staff members suspended for Belgium game

While Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension may have been lifted prior to the U.S. men’s soccer team’s eventual loss to Belgium on Monday night, two of the club’s staff members were not as fortunate. 

Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites

More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Tuesday, July 7

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with two matches taking place in the U.S. and Canada.  Argentina takes on Egypt at Atlanta Stadium and Switzerland and Colombia take to the pitch at Vancouver Stadium.

The FIFA rule that allowed Balogun to play despite red card

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team’s Monday World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban—originally issued after a controversial red card in the Round of 32.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Monday, July 6

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with the U.S. back in action taking on Belgium on the pitch at Seattle Stadium.  Today's other match has Portugal taking on Spain at Dallas Stadium.

FIFA lifts Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup
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We are now learning this Sunday that Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA. According to the Associated Press, the White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking to Dan Sheldon with the Athletic to understand exactly what this means for the USMNT. LiveNOW is also speaking with Aaron Levine from FOX 13 Seattle to get his reactions to Mauricio Pochettino’s comments ahead of Monday’s big game. 

FIFA clears Folarin Balogun to play for USMNT against Belgium

FIFA has cleared U.S. men's national team forward Folarin Balogun to play in the Americans' World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Sunday, July 5

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with two matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico. The first match features Brazil talking on Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium followed by Mexico and England on the pitch at Mexico City Stadium.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Saturday, July 4

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 gets underway today with two matches taking place in the U.S. Canada takes on Morocco in Houston followed by Paraguay and France on the pitch in Philadelphia. 

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

The United States Men's National Team is coming off of a massive victory on Wednesday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there is a big cloud hanging over them for the next match against Belgium.

Fans file lawsuit against StubHub over World Cup ticket cancellations

StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Friday, July 3

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout stage continues today with three matches taking place in the U.S.  Australia takes on Egypt in Dallas, Argentina and Cabo Verde meet on the pitch in Miami and Colombia and Ghana face off in Kansas City.

Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?

Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.