FIFA Suspends US Staff Ahead of Belgium Match

FIFA has suspended US men’s team coach Sam Zapatka and security VP Frank Pannell, preventing them from attending the round‑of‑16 match against Belgium. The decision came ahead of the World Cup clash on Monday, and the officials were absent from the venue, citing the sanctions.

With their key staff members sidelined, the US squad faces Belgium without their usual coaching and security support, a move that could impact team preparations and match-day operations. tbzikra.com