Belgians toast rout as Balogun saga lingers
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World Cup 2026 live updates show Belgium thrashing the United States in the Round of 16 as Belgians abroad celebrate, despite Brussels continuing to wrestle with the Balogun suspension controversy; the piece also contrasts FIFA’s Washington ties to Trump with the IOC’s more cautious approach ahead of LA28, notes anti-discrimination reports about Mexican chants, and highlights the tournament’s surge of Palestinian solidarity and other political moments around Spain, Catalonia, and royal appearances.
Topics:sports#balogun#belgium#fifa-infantino-trump-controversy#palestinian-solidarity#world#world-cup-2026
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