Highlights from the fifth day of the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday.
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Highlights from the fifth day of the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault.

U.S. eliminated from World Cup in loss to Belgium

Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16.

Balogun has little impact in U.S. World Cup loss after suspension is lifted

France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday.

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

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The Mets hoped the 30-year-old would be pitching in October for them, but now the goal should be getting as much in return as possible for him.

A Mets win is nice, but boosting Peralta's trade value is paramount

Cam Schlittler's gem was the force behind the victory as he threw eight brilliant innings and resembled the pitcher who spent the first half of the season as the class of the American League.

Boland: Yanks finally show some focus, and it results in a win

He was drafted in 2017 and could make his MLB debut later this season

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Finals MVP Jalen Brunson's Game 1 jersey has a high bid of $380,000 in auction that closes Wednesday evening.

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