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The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, President Trump stepped in to speak with FIFA's president to lift a red card suspension of a key American player.
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday.
FIFA overturned the suspension of one of America's best offensive players just in time for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Soccer's governing body overturned the suspension of Folarin Balogun, America's leading scorer, a day before the U.S. takes on Belgium in a World Cup Round of 16 match. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
As Mexico continues playing in the World Cup, a New Jersey restaurant is bringing the energy as fans cheer on their beloved team. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The Americans, despite playing with only 10 men during most of the second half, defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has the story.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegary takes a look at the action unfolding inside the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The owner of Jones Wood Foundry, an English establishment on the Upper East Side, discusses the culture, pride and hope of the national team to win the World Cup trophy. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on the World Cup fan frenzy in the Tri-State Area.
In the late 2000s, New York City spent $20 million to transform the West Harlem waterfront. The once-neglected piers were rebuilt with a ferry landing, but the boats never came. As Noëlle Lilley reports, 17 years later, the World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
Fans packed MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday as Panama and England faced off in the World Cup. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at watch parties during the 2026 Men's World Cup. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Fans were thrilled to be heading to watch Ecuador and Germany face off in the last World Cup match of their grouping.
