President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to FIFA for suspending the red card given to USA's Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in the upcoming last-16 match against Belgium in the World Cup.

Folarin Balogun is set to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. Former President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to FIFA for this decision, which allows Balogun to participate in the crucial match.

Mexican players have returned luxury Rolex watches valued at KSh 129 million ahead of their Round of 16 match against England in the 2026 World Cup. This decision was made to uphold the integrity of the tournament while the team aims for a place in the quarter-finals.

A report from Vanguard Sports warns that failing to vote out the current Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) leadership could result in Nigeria missing another World Cup. This concern arises as the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, continues to attract global attention with its expanded format featuring 48 national teams.

A hydration break introduced for player safety during World Cup matches has become a permanent aspect of the game, influencing gameplay and creating predictable advertising opportunities, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Morocco's national football team, known as the Atlas Lions, has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a result of this achievement, Morocco will receive KSh 1.6 billion in prize money.