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Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain: Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Legendary referee Collina hits back at Trump over 'very suspect' claims

Pierluigi Collina has issued a firm rebuttal to United States President Donald Trump following explosive comments regarding the integrity of World Cup match officials. The legendary former referee, now serving as FIFA's Referees Committee Chairman, moved quickly to protect the reputation of the tournament's officiating staff after personal attacks were directed at Brazilian referee Raphael Claus.

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe, Haaland & Messi top chart

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Tim Ream #13 of the United States runs with the ball during the International Friendly match between United States and Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Why are the United States soccer teams called USMNT & USWNT?

Does it have anything to do with the TMNT? Here's how the US soccer teams' abbreviations may have come along

USA v Belgium: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Not his fault' - Garcia defends Balogun as USMNT striker speaks out

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has defended United States striker Folarin Balogun following their World Cup round-of-16 encounter in Seattle. The pre-match build-up had been heavily dominated by FIFA’s highly controversial decision to suspend Balogun’s red-card ban, prompting widespread criticism before Belgium secured a 4-1 victory.

'Overturn this!' - Belgium players mock Trump after beating USMNT

Belgium’s stars sent a defiant message to the White House and FIFA by performing the 'Trump dance' during their dominant 4-1 World Cup victory over the United States. The clinical performance in Seattle served as the ultimate response to the controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, a decision that dominated headlines and sparked fierce debate in the build-up to the match.

'We let them down' - USMNT squander World Cup moment

The USMNT had a chance to change perceptions on home soil, but a 4-1 loss to Belgium instead raised familiar questions about progress, pressure and missed opportunity.