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FIFA suspends two US staffers for Belgium game
Published 8 July 2026 ยท sports
Synopsis FIFA suspended two U.S. men's national team staff members before Monday's match. Team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell faced sanctions
Synopsis FIFA suspended two U.S. men's national team staff members before Monday's match. Team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell faced sanctions.
These suspensions were reportedly for violating FIFA match protocols and unauthorized access. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not specify the exact reason for the punishments.
The team ultimately lost their round of 16 match against Belgium.