FIFA suspended U.S. team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell from the July 6, 2026, round-of-16 match against Belgium in Seattle without public explanation. The United States lost the match 4-1 and was eliminated from the tournament. U.S. Soccer stated the suspensions were unrelated to a player red-card matter, while separate unverified reports address coach Mauricio Pochettino's contract status.