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The Latest: Belgians to challenge FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 6, 2026
· 11 min read
The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the game and asked FIFA to review the ...
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San Antonio residents may wonder how the latest developments at the NATO summit and the White House's actions towards the Smithsonian Institution affect their community. While the summit itself is taking place in Turkey, the implications of President Trump's meetings with foreign leaders and his push for increased defense spending could have a ripple effect on the local economy. As a major city with a significant military presence, San Antonio's economy is closely tied to defense spending. Any changes to NATO's spending commitments could impact local businesses and jobs. Furthermore, the White House's criticism of the Smithsonian Institution's leadership may also have implications for San Antonio's own cultural institutions, which often rely on partnerships with national organizations to bring exhibits and programming to the city. As the situation unfolds, San Antonians will be watching to see how these developments affect their community's economic and cultural landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 11 min
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