AkaSci 🛰️@AkaSci@fosstodon.org

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So, the story was true.

trump did call FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get the suspension of U.S. player Balogun lifted.

Unpresidented!

apnews.com/article/falorin-bal
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United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP NewsFIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls InfantinoU.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.
Jul 5, 2026, 22:41 UTCen
AkaSci 🛰️@AkaSci@fosstodon.org

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England-Mexico game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City postponed by 1 hour from 8:00 p.m. EDT to 9:00 p.m. EDT due to rain.

"The rain is starting to fall in the Azteca but spirits remain high. The fans are having a karaoke battle. Mexican pop followed by classic British tunes."

Weather channel forecasts heavy rain for the next 3 hours.
🇲🇽 ⚽ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
theguardian.com/football/live/
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Pic of the stadium
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AkaSci 🛰️@AkaSci@fosstodon.org

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Lots of hi-quality pics of the World Cup game between Mexico and England at the Azteca.

theguardian.com/football/galle
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the GuardianWorld Cup 2026: Mexico v England at the Azteca – in picturesThe best pictures from the storm-delayed fixture as both sides look to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup