Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Team USA's crushing World Cup loss to Belgium and weighs in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's reported call to FIFA that overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension before the match.
Did the President cross a line by getting involved in international sports? Did the controversy add extra motivation for Belgium? Stephen A. breaks down why he believes presidents should stay out of competitive sports decisions, how Team USA failed on the biggest stage, and why the aftermath became an international embarrassment.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Team USA's humiliating loss to Belgium
1:13 Trump's FIFA intervention explained
2:28 Trump's defense of the overturned red card
3:41 Why Stephen A. says presidents shouldn't intervene
5:20 Belgium's response and Team USA's embarrassment
7:01 Balogun's performance and Team USA analysis
8:21 The USMNT's World Cup struggles continue
9:48 Why the FIFA phone call crossed the line
10:58 The political fallout after the loss
11:40 Final thoughts
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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Team USA's crushing World Cup loss to Belgium and weighs in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's reported call to FIFA that overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension before the match.
Did the President cross a line by getting involved in international sports? Did the controversy add extra motivation for Belgium? Stephen A. breaks down why he believes presidents should stay out of competitive sports decisions, how Team USA failed on the biggest stage, and why the aftermath became an international embarrassment.
Do you agree with Stephen A.? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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#StephenASmith #Trump #TeamUSA #WorldCup #FIFA #Soccer #Politics #Belgium #USMNT #StraightShooter
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Team USA's humiliating loss to Belgium
1:13 Trump's FIFA intervention explained
2:28 Trump's defense of the overturned red card
3:41 Why Stephen A. says presidents shouldn't intervene
5:20 Belgium's response and Team USA's embarrassment
7:01 Balogun's performance and Team USA analysis
8:21 The USMNT's World Cup struggles continue
9:48 Why the FIFA phone call crossed the line
10:58 The political fallout after the loss
11:40 Final thoughts
sxm.app.link/YouTubeSAS
Connect with me on social media:
Twitter: https://x.com/stephenasmith
Instagram: instagram.com/stephenasmith
TikTok: tiktok.com/@stephenasmith
Facebook: facebook.com/stephena
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephen-a-smith-763b31194
