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"Justice Prevails!" Belgium Responds to Trump's 'Phone Pressure' and 'Balogun Controversy' with 4-1 Victory Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 26 held on July 7 , led by a multi-goal performance from Charles De Ketelaere and additional goals from Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku. SBS Jul 7, 2026 5:03 PM

"Try Overturning This": Belgium Mocks Trump's 'Phone Call' Intervention After Defeating US in World Cup The Belgian national football team, which defeated the United States in the Round of 16 of the North and Central America World Cup today , has publicly criticized the controversy surrounding President Trump's "presidential phone call intervention." The match had drawn intense attention even before kickoff, following an unprecedented situation where a U.S. SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:43 PM

US Striker Balogun on Suspension Deferral Controversy: "It's Only Natural There Was Backlash" men's national soccer team striker Folarin Balogun said it was "only natural" that the controversy surrounding the deferral of his red card suspension turned into a global uproar. SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:34 PM

"Overturn This": Belgium Takes a Jab at U.S. Following 'Trump Chance' Controversy The Belgian national football team has overwhelmed host nation the United States in the Round of 16 of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, following a controversy over a presidential "phone call chance," and took a jab at them off the pitch as well. SBS Jul 7, 2026 3:52 PM

Minnesota Prepares to Register Go Woo-suk, Clears Roster Spot The Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball have completed the preliminary steps to add right-handed pitcher Go Woo-suk to their big league roster. SBS Jul 7, 2026 2:32 PM

"There Was No Portugal Victory Before I Arrived!"... Ronaldo's Bitter Final Words After Round of 16 Exit On July 7 , Portugal was eliminated from the 2026 North and Central America World Cup after a 0-1 loss to Spain in the Round of 16. SBS Jul 7, 2026 2:12 PM

Lee Jung-hoo Extends Hitting Streak to 5 Games, Records 1 Hit and 1 Walk Against Toronto Lee started as the fifth hitter and center fielder in a home game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oracle Park in San Francisco, recording one hit, one walk, and one run in three at-bats. SBS Jul 7, 2026 1:35 PM

Ronaldo's 'Last Dance' Ends as Portugal Eliminated from World Cup In a rivalry match in the Round of 16 of the North and Central American World Cup, Spain defeated Portugal to advance to the quarterfinals, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time goal. SBS Jul 7, 2026 12:42 PM

Belgium Defeats U.S. to Reach Quarterfinals, Set to Face Spain Belgium has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after defeating co-host nation the United States. SBS Jul 7, 2026 11:35 AM

South Korea Defeats Japan to Advance to Second Round of Basketball World Cup Qualifiers The South Korean men's national basketball team has successfully advanced to the… SBS Jul 7, 2026 11:30 AM