​The road to World Cup glory has delivered another dose of drama, as back-to-back finalists France slumped at the penultimate hurdle.With one legend chasing immortality, another searching for his defining moment and controversy refusing to leave the spotlight, the stage looks set for a memorable conclusion to football’s biggest tournament.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRead on as we break down the latest twists from North America.FairSquare, a non-profit organization and advocacy group, has reportedly urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to investigate whether FIFA president Gianni Infantino had a role in the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban.Despite denying his involvement, Infantino, who’s also an IOC member, has come under heavy scrutiny this summer over a number of controversial World Cup moments.Balogun was sent off during the United States’ 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 for a brutal tackle on Tarik Muharemovic and was staring down the barrel of at least a one-game suspension.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, FIFA’s disciplinary committee shockingly suspended the sanction, with US president Donald Trump later admitting he had called Infantino to ask for the case to be reviewed.One of the most bizarre decisions in World Cup history made Balogun available for the USMNT’s round-of-16 clash against Belgium, though it didn’t help Mauricio Pochettino’s side avoid a heavy defeat.FairSquare argues that any involvement by the 56-year-old Italian following Trump’s request would represent a breach of neutrality and call the integrity of the sport into question.Harry Kane has been one of England’s standout performers in North America, scoring six goals in six matches, including a match-winning brace against DR Congo in the round of 32.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKane’s clutch performance in the first knockout round probably saved Thomas Tuchel’s job, but the Bayern Munich striker refused to rest on his laurels, delivering again in the round of 16.In addition to setting up Jude Bellingham for England’s second, he converted a crucial penalty to inspire the Three Lions to a pulsating victory over co-hosts Mexico at the famous Azteca Stadium.With 73 goals in 64 appearances for club and country, Kane is one of the leading Ballon d’Or contenders, and the crowning moment of his stellar career could come this week.Leading England to their first World Cup triumph since 1966 would almost certainly cement Kane’s status as the frontrunner for this year’s award, but the task ahead is nothing short of Herculean.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTo become the best, you have to beat the best. There is no greater test than overcoming Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions on football’s biggest stage.However, if Kane is to reach the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, this is the opportunity he cannot afford to squander. He must be a