Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Soccer

First at FOS

FIFA Quietly Suspended Two U.S. Soccer Officials Before Belgium Match

U.S. Soccer confirmed the suspensions but did not comment.
July 7, 2026
Jun 25, 2023; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Carli Lloyd before the game between the Chicago Red Stars and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Carli Lloyd Didn’t Pull Punches After USMNT World Cup Exit

Lloyd said Team USA played “scared” during its loss to Belgium.
July 7, 2026
Jul 5, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Norway forward Erling Haaland (9) scores his teams second goal of the match against Brazil during a Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Bidding for Next World Cup Rights Could Start at $1B

Fox paid $485 million for the rights to the 2026 World Cup.
July 7, 2026

U.S. Gets Reality Check With World Cup Knockout By Belgium

Belgium thoroughly routed the USMNT in Seattle.
July 6, 2026