US Soccer officials barred by FIFA from Belgium World Cup match over apparent protocol violations: report
FIFA suspended two United States men's soccer staff from the Belgium match over alleged mishandling of match protocols during the Bosnia and Herzegovina win.
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The World Cup US Soccer officials barred by FIFA from Belgium World Cup match over apparent protocol violations: report Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell were barred after staff entered restricted areas in the Bosnia-Herzegovina game By Chantz Martin Fox News Published July 7, 2026 10:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FIFA overturns US soccer star's suspension, Belgium to appeal decision Fox News' Jonathan Hunt highlights the ongoing FIFA red card controversy. FIFA has overturned the suspension of Team USA soccer star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in tonight's crucial match against Belgium. However, the Belgian team is expected to appeal FIFA's decision, creating further uncertainty just hours before the game.
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