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USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

‘Crossed a red line’ - UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun ban suspension

UEFA has launched a scathing attack on FIFA following the governing body's shock decision to allow USMNT striker Folarin Balogun to escape an automatic suspension. The European governing body claimed the move "crossed a red line" and warned that the integrity of the World Cup is now at stake after the Monaco forward was cleared to face Belgium.

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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.

'Show the correct way' - Balogun keeps calm after red card

The striker will miss the upcoming clash with Belgium, but that doesn't mean he will let his emotions get in the way of what his team is building

‘Living his dream’ - Inside Tillman’s emotional family moment

GOAL spoke to the Tillman family about their rollercoaster summer, the nerves that come with a World Cup and a mother's love for her two little boys.

Bloody sock, perfect free kick: Tillman delivers USMNT moment

The USMNT's quietest star delivered the loudest moment of their Round of 32 win - and proved his breakout has been years in the making

USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Pretty cool record' - How USMNT star matched Zidane & Ronaldinho at the World Cup

Folarin Balogun fired the USMNT into the World Cup knockout stages with his third goal of the tournament before a red card cut his night short. The Monaco striker entered an exclusive group featuring Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho, while the United States now prepare to face Belgium without their top scorer.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	BFC Daugavpils	22	7	6	9	25	29	-4	27	W L D W D
6	FK Jelgava	22	6	7	9	24	38	-14	25	L W W W L
7	SK Super Nova	22	7	3	12	23	35	-12	24	L W L L D
8	Grobina	22	4	8	10	15	33	-18	20	W L D L W
9	FK Tukums 2000	22	3	8	11	37	44	-7	17	L L L L W

‘Crossed a red line’ - UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun ban suspension

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

'Show the correct way' - Balogun keeps calm after red card

‘Living his dream’ - Inside Tillman’s emotional family moment

Bloody sock, perfect free kick: Tillman delivers USMNT moment

'Pretty cool record' - How USMNT star matched Zidane & Ronaldinho at the World Cup

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