FIFA Under Fire Over Balogun Decision, Brazil Eliminated, Iran Holds Massive Funeral Procession
By Aris June 24, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver headlines both on and off the field. While fans expected another exciting day of football, the tournament has instead become the center of major controversy after FIFA announced that United States striker Folarin Balogun would be eligible to play despite receiving a red card in the previous match. The decision has sparked criticism across the football world, with Belgium expressing shock just hours before facing the United States. At the same time, Brazil 's surprising elimination from the tournament has become one of the biggest upsets of the competition, while political events outside football continue attracting worldwide attention. FIFA Faces Backlash Over Balogun Suspension Decision The biggest football story of the day revolves around United States forward Folarin Balogun. Balogun was shown a straight red card during the United States' World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after a dangerous chal...
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