Norway stuns Brazil in World Cup upset; England battles Mexico amidst fan antics
Erling Haaland led Norway to a shock victory over five-time champions Brazil, while England prepared for a tense match against Mexico with fans attempting to disrupt their sleep.
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FIFA has controversially suspended the one-match ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, making him eligible for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, announced on Sunday, July 5, 2026, followed lobbying efforts from the White House, with former President Donald Trump publicly thanking FIFA for "reversing a great injustice." The Royal Belgian Football Association has voiced its astonishment, stating the move contradicts established FIFA regulations for red card suspensions and is investigating all options.
In a major World Cup upset, Norway eliminated five-time champions Brazil with a 2-1 victory in their Round of 16 clash. Star striker Erling Haaland was the hero for Norway, scoring both goals in the 79th and 90th minutes of the match held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, securing Norway's historic progression to the quarterfinals for the first time.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: focuses on Norway's stunning upset of Brazil led by Erling Haaland
- BBC: reports on the Mexico-England match build-up, including fan attempts to disturb players' sleep and England battling history
- The Guardian: covers Haaland's reaction to Norway's victory and the England vs Mexico match, including fan antics
- AP: mentions Mexican fans blasting horns to disrupt England players' sleep
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