England and Norway Advance in World Cup Knockouts
In the World Cup knockout stage, England triumphed over Mexico with a score of 3-2, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham was instrumental, scoring twice, while Harry Kane contributed with a penalty.
Despite being reduced to ten men after Jarel Quansah received a red card, England held on to their lead against a strong Mexican side. Meanwhile, Norway achieved a surprising victory against Brazil, winning 2-1, with Erling Haaland netting both goals in the final minutes.
This marked Brazil's earliest exit from the World Cup since 1990. Off the field, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is facing a match ban due to a red card received in a previous match, which has sparked controversy and calls for a review from FIFA.
Donald Trump publicly supported the reversal of Balogun's punishment, labeling it an injustice.
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