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The decision by FIFA to rescind U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension followed a rapid response from the Trump administration—and a personal call from the president.

Perilous altitude, open hostility, and two of the most neurotic fan bases in soccer have turned Sunday’s game at the Estadio Azteca into an electric, tournament-defining matchup.

Fans vow to quit drinking, become better spouses and pray at the feet of the Virgin of Guadalupe to help ‘push the ball.’

FIFA had explored rescheduling the match due to storms in the area. But the body ultimately stuck to the 8 p.m. ET start following outcry from the teams.

Cape Verde came from behind twice to force extra time. But a 111th-minute own goal handed the three-time winners a 3-2 victory.

While the rest of the world revels in the tournament, Italians are purposefully ignoring it.

When the NBA’s trade season started, the Celtics were in hot pursuit of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. But it turned out they whiffed on him—and lost their own star in the process.

Plus, the taskmaster who has Team USA believing: ‘Why not us?’, the Dragons hoping to end the Americans’ run and Jason Gay on how the tournament is rolling.

There’s no chance of appeal to get the USMNT’s suspended star back on the pitch versus Belgium. Or is there?

Striker Folarin Balogun will be suspended for the Americans’ round-of-16 clash with Belgium on Monday following a contentious red card awarded after a lengthy review.