FIFA Suspends U.S. Soccer Staff Before World Cup | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Two key U.S. Soccer staff members—manager Sam Zapatka and VP of Security Frank Pannell—face mysterious FIFA suspensions right before their World Cup knockout match against Belgium, with no official explanation given. The U.S. Soccer Federation stayed silent, denying any link to overturning Balogun’s red card. Zapatka, a veteran with the team since 2020, now faces consequences on the biggest stage—just as the U.S. suffered a crushing 4-1 loss. With no further details emerging, the situation remains shrouded in uncertainty, highlighting how even behind-the-scenes missteps can ripple through…