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The U.S. men's national team is set to face Belgium on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16.
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;Resize=(620)) Andrew Chang explains mounting questions over possible political interference by U.S. President Donald Trump at the FIFA World Cup after a U.S. player had his red card suspension rescinded — a rare move invoked only once before in the history of the tournament.
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Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life.
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FIFA lifted a one-match ban against a top U.S. player at the World Cup after President Trump asked for a review. NPR's Scott Detrow talks about the controversy with Franklin Foer of The Atlantic.
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The city of three million people is home to a gold-domed shrine that Shiite Muslims revere as Iran's most sacred site. The final ceremony will take place there on Thursday.
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The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
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The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."
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Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexico scored twice but could never equalize and lost 3-2.
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