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US crashes out of World Cup after Trump red card controversy

US crashes out of World Cup after Trump red card controversy
Financial Times Tuesday 07 July 2026, 02:36 UTC 1 min read
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Reinstated striker Balogun makes little impact as Belgium’s decisive 4-1 win ends host country participation in tournament

Reinstated striker Balogun makes little impact as Belgium’s decisive 4-1 win ends host country participation in tournament
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