Belgium arrests Canadian NATO intern on espionage charge
What's new: Investigators searched her home and workplace at SHAPE in Mons, while NATO said operations were not affected.
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Norway weighs FIFA ethics complaint over Balogun ban reversal
What's next: Norway's board is expected to decide around Aug. 6 whether to pursue a formal case over political interference claims.
Manchester United sign Youri Tielemans from Villa for £35m
What's new: The 29-year-old Belgium midfielder signed a five-year deal and takes United's vacant No. 18 shirt.
Balogun says World Cup ban reversal rattled US teammates
What's new: his remarks came as FairSquare filed an IOC complaint over FIFA's handling of the suspension after Trump's intervention.
The Guardian (Football), Fox News +1
Belgium’s 2026 World Cup exit closes book on its golden generation
What’s next: Belgium has 13 squad members age 25 or younger, pointing to a rebuild after the quarterfinal loss to Spain in Los Angeles.
Spain rides Merino’s late goals into World Cup semifinal
What’s next: Spain is waiting for a bigger impact from Lamine Yamal as it prepares to face France in the last four.
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Merino's 88th-minute goal, reach semis
What's next: Spain will play France in the World Cup semifinals after Mikel Merino scored the winner four days after eliminating Portugal.
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Merino’s 88th-minute World Cup goal
What’s next: Spain move into the semifinals against France after Merino struck late in Los Angeles.
Earlier: Spain beat Belgium 2-1 as Merino's 88th-minute goal seals semisSeries: Spain · World Cup Semifinal Berth · 2 chapters since Jul 7Pulisic fractures leg in US 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium
What's next: The AC Milan forward is expected to miss several weeks but could resume training before Milan's Aug. 23 opener at Torino.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +1
IOC ethics complaint targets Infantino after Trump FIFA lobbying
What's new: FairSquare plans to file with the IOC, extending scrutiny beyond FIFA after Balogun's ban was lifted before the Belgium match.
Trump calls FIFA as Balogun ban is lifted before US-Belgium match
What's new: Trump said he spoke to FIFA before the US striker's one-game suspension was paused, letting the tournament's top US scorer play.
BBC News (US & Canada), Fox News
Belgium routs US 4-1 in World Cup as Balogun dispute lingers
What's next: Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals, while scrutiny is shifting to FIFA's reversal of Folarin Balogun's ban.
CNBC, Fox News
Trump sought Balogun review after red card, FIFA cleared him to face Belgium
Why it matters: Belgium’s federation says it contests Balogun’s eligibility, while UEFA warned the move put football’s integrity at stake.
Belgium routs U.S. 4-1, knocking co-hosts out of World Cup
What's new: The loss in Seattle followed a furor over FIFA clearing Folarin Balogun to play after his red card was overturned.
The Guardian (Football), PBS NewsHour +4
Trump sought FIFA review after Balogun ban was lifted for Belgium tie
Why it matters: UEFA called the move a dangerous precedent, warning political pressure could undermine on-field discipline at the World Cup.
Fifa defends Balogun reprieve after Uefa attacks World Cup call
What's new: Fifa said its disciplinary panel acted independently, even after Donald Trump acknowledged calling Gianni Infantino.
FIFA lets Balogun face Belgium after US protests red card
What's new: The intervention drew in Donald Trump and Marco Rubio ahead of the U.S. World Cup round-of-16 match in Seattle.
Bloomberg, NPR +2
Trump sought FIFA review as Balogun ban lift roils US-Belgium tie
What's next: Belgium has challenged Folarin Balogun's eligibility, but FIFA ruled its federation lacks standing to appeal.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +2
Serbian TV pundit apologizes after racist World Cup remarks
What's new: RTS also apologized, but it brought Rade Bogdanovic back on air a day later for Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria.
Serbian TV pundit apologizes after racist World Cup remarks
What's new: RTS also apologized, but Rade Bogdanovic returned to the broadcaster's studio a day later.
Iran hold 10-man Belgium 0-0, stay alive in World Cup Group G
What's next: Iran can still reach the knockout stage for the first time with a result against Egypt.
Iran files FIFA complaint over World Cup travel limits before Belgium
What's new: US authorities are allowing Iran into Los Angeles only a day before the noon Group G match, then requiring the team to leave after the game.
Iran rallies twice for 2-2 draw with New Zealand amid LA protests
Why it matters: Iran played after shifting its base to Tijuana when 11 officials were denied US entry and pregame protests deepened diaspora tensions.
US pays $24,550 a month to store unusable contraceptives in Belgium
What's new: A watchdog report found about $8 million of the stock became unusable after unsafe transport, with only $1.7 million still potentially fit for donation.
The Straits Times, The Hill