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FIFA Suspends US Staff Ahead of Belgium Match

Two members of the US men’s team staff were suspended by FIFA for the quarter‑final against Belgium, meaning manager Sam Zapatka and security VP Frank Pannell could not attend.

FIFA suspended US manager Sam Zapatka and security vice‑president Frank Pannell from the men’s national team for the quarter‑final against Belgium. The ban, announced on Tuesday, prevents the two from traveling to the match on Monday, leaving the US to field alternative staff. capturengo.org

The decision follows a review of alleged misconduct, according to reports from several media outlets.