Belgium was victim of a suspension of two US national team staff members for the match against the United States. The two men, Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell, were suspended by FIFA for match protocol violation. They were banned from the stadium for the match against Belgium.
What happened ?
The suspension was announced by FIFA before the match against Belgium. The two men were suspended for match protocol violation, but the exact reason for the suspension was not communicated.
Why it matters for Belgium ?
The suspension of the two US national team staff members had an impact on the match against Belgium. The two men were banned from the stadium, which affected the preparation of the match.
What comes next ?
Belgium lost the match against the United States 4-1. Belgium then lost the match against Italy 2-1. Belgium then lost the match against Spain 2-1.
Belgium has a current record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. Belgium has lost the last 2 matches.
Belgium has a next match against Italy on September 25, 2026. Belgium currently has a player injured, Amadou Onana.
Belgium lost the match against Spain 2-1 on July 10, 2026. Belgium lost the match against Italy 2-1 on September 25, 2026. Belgium lost the match against Spain 2-1 on July 10, 2026.
