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FIFA Suspends US Staff Ahead of Belgium Match

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

FIFA has suspended US men's team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice‑president Frank Pannell, who missed the round‑of‑16 World Cup match against Belgium.

FIFA announced the suspension of United States men's national team manager Sam Zapatka and the federation’s security vice‑president Frank Pannell from the round‑of‑16 World Cup match against Belgium. Their absence means the US squad will play without key staff during the clash, as reported by multiple media outlets. mwafrika.life

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