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FIFA Suspends US Officials for Belgium Match

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

FIFA suspended two members of the U.S. men's national team staff, preventing them from attending the World Cup round‑of‑16 match against Belgium.

FIFA announced the suspension of U.S. men’s national team coach Sam Zapatka and U.S. Soccer’s security vice‑president Frank Pannell. The ban meant they could not travel to the group’s round‑of‑16 match against Belgium on Monday, according to several news outlets. michezonews.co.za

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