Cole Campbell Reaffirms USA Commitment Amid Senior Call-Up Hopes
SV Elversberg forward Cole Campbell has definitively committed his international future to the United States, expressing his desire for a first senior call-up.
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FIFA pushes for 2038 US World Cup return after record $15bn revenue haul
FIFA is actively encouraging a United States bid for the 2038 World Cup after ticketing and hospitality revenue from the 2026 tournament exceeded $5 billion, surpassing television rights value for the first time.
Atlanta displaces homeless population during World Cup preparations
Municipal workers cleared tents from Freedom Park without warning as part of a downtown “clean-up” campaign, leaving displaced residents with uncertain futures.
Trump to Present World Cup Trophy at Spain-Argentina Final in New Jersey
United States president Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey, where he is scheduled to present the trophy alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
World Cup 2026 shatters attendance and viewing records across United States
The tournament has averaged 64,511 spectators per match with stadiums at 99.7% capacity, while television audiences peaked at 41 million viewers for the US national team’s dramatic round-of-16 exit.
White House defends Trump lobbying of FIFA over Balogun red card
Andrew Giuliani has defended Donald Trump’s intervention regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card, citing concerns over referee Raphael Claus’s history despite FIFA’s defence of the official’s integrity.
FIFA denies Trump intervened in Balogun ban as USA exit World Cup
FIFA has rejected claims that Donald Trump influenced the overturning of Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. The USA crashed out of the World Cup after losing to Belgium in Seattle.
USA eliminated from 2026 World Cup after defeat to Belgium in Seattle
The United States have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a defeat to Belgium in Seattle, as Switzerland progressed via a penalty shootout and Egypt battled Argentina in a thriller.
FIFA Denies Corruption Claims as Trump Admits Balogun Intervention
FIFA has rejected allegations of attempted sporting corruption after Donald Trump claimed he orchestrated the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card. The United States still suffered defeat to Belgium.
Belgium Knock USA Out of World Cup 4-1 Amid Trump Controversy
Belgium sent the USA crashing out of the World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory played out against a backdrop of political controversy involving Donald Trump and the suspension of striker Falorin Balogun.