FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope

President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against ...

World Cup fans question FIFA’s Balogun suspension U-turn

CNN’s Don Riddell asks World Cup fans what they think about FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be ...

Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup

For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.
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5 things to know for June 1: ICE protests, ‘The Claw,’ Iran war, cave rescue, World Cup

Happy 46th birthday, CNN. On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network launched its first broadcast at 5 p.m. Our great founder, Ted Turner, marked the moment with a bold promise: “Barring satellite ...
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5 things to know for May 14: Historic summit, opioid crisis, nuclear weapons, Supreme Court, unruly tourists

The 2026 World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium is already expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide. Now, with a celebrity-packed halftime show, FIFA is turning the championship match ...
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Make your 2026 World Cup predictions with CNN’s bracket

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us and fans around the world are set for more than a month of soccer action. Hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada, this will be the first edition with 48 ...