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Gianni Infantino (Brig, Suiza; 56 años) mostraba sonrisa de póker mientras el domingo asistía al México-Inglaterra en el estadio Azteca. El escándalo por el levantamiento de la sanción a cuenta de la tarjeta roja que impedía al centrocampista estadounidense Folarin Balogun enfrentarse este martes a Bélgica ya se había desatado. En los primeros momentos, Infantino creía haber controlado el ruido y suavizado las críticas por la decisión del comité disciplinario de la FIFA antes de que Donald Trump reventara el Mundial con el mensaje en redes sociales en el que felicitaba a la FIFA por el indulto a su compatriota.

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The US had big problems in their last-16 defeat, but Mauricio Pochettino and his team said that the discourse around the red-card ban reversal wasn’t one of them michezonews.co.za

For a while, it seemed the only story in the lead-up to the US men’s national team last-16 matchup against Belgium was the presence of Folarin Balogun. In the end, Balogun’s presence didn’t really matter at all. Not on the field, at least.

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The forward was serviceable in the USMNT’s 4-1 loss and even earned the foul that led to the Americans’ lone goal, a deflected free-kick off the foot of midfielder Malik Tillman. He was far from the dynamo he’d been in the US’s other World Cup matches. But Balogun alone would never have saved a US team who were comprehensively dismantled by a technical Belgian side.

The penultimate day of round of 16 play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the end for two of the tournament's biggest attractions: the United States men's national team and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, for Spain and Belgium, the quarterfinals await. Here's the best from Match Day 26 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: BEST OF THE DAY Moment Of The Day Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey is over. The 41-year-old played in his final match at the tournament after 27 matches across six different World Cups, starting in 2006. Ronaldo didn't find the back of the net in Portugal's 1-0 loss, but he received a warm reception from the fans at Dallas Stadium as though he did. A fitting sendoff for a legend the game. Goal Of The Day Romelu Lukaku might not be fit enough to be Belgium's starting striker anymore, but it doesn't matter. Even off of the bench, Lukaku continues to find the back of the net, bagging his 93rd career international goal for Belgium and second of the tournament. Save Of The Day Costa had a great tournament for Portugal, stepping up in both knockout-stage games against Croatia and Spain. The FC Porto keeper's best moment against Spain came early on when he saved a shot from Lamine Yamal and then was called right back into action. The initial save went out to Spanish winger Alex Baena, whose effort forced Costa to stretch fully so he could get a hand on it. Assist Of The Day With the ball in the air, headed toward the edge of the United States' box, Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin had four defenders closing in on him. He beat the first two by splitting them with his first touch, and the other two watched as he whipped a grounded cross into Charles De Ketelaere to give Belgium the lead in the ninth minute. Portugal vs. Spain USA vs. Belgium

• Seven-year agreement struck around $750m annually from 2028

• ‘A defining moment for rugby league,’ says Peter V’landys

Nine Entertainment and Foxtel have retained the media rights to the NRL in a $5.3bn deal which will see the games aired on the free-to-air network and the global streaming company DAZN until 2034.

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) chairman Peter V’landys said the seven-year agreement from 2028 marked “a defining moment for rugby league”.

Giants' Bericoto capitalized on a miscue during Blue Jays' Kirk's attempted pickoff at second base, scoring a run during the game. The unexpected play resulted in Bericoto crossing home plate after the defensive breakdown.