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The Messi Effect | Episode 33 | Monday, July 6, 2026 USA vs Belgium Round of 16 preview from Lumen Field in Seattle. The full Balogun red card story: his 64th-minute dismissal vs Bosnia, FIFA's stunning reversal of the suspension after political pressure, Belgium's furious reaction accusing FIFA of caving. Plus: Norway stuns Brazil 2-1 (Haaland 90'), England edges Mexico 3-2 (Bellingham scores), and what the USMNT needs to do to advance past Belgium and make history on home soil.
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