FIFA, the world governing body, has dismissed Belgium's appeal against the suspension of Folarin Balogun.
The verdict stands ahead of the USA-Belgium last-16 match on July 6, 2026.
Match tickets for the fixture keep slipping, Al Jazeera reports.
Former USMNT manager Bruce Arena reviewed Belgium's squad for ESPN, delivering comments.
BBC has published detailed head-to-head statistics and predictions for the tie.
The Guardian notes that Belgium are seeking a new beginning at the World Cup, sparking optimism.