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Belgian fans criticize FIFA decision on US forward Balogun
FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal against Folarin Balogun's eligibility hours before their World Cup last-16 match, sparking criticism from UEFA and other football bodies. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #sports #fifaworldcup #fifa2026 #belgium #usa #fifa #redcard Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f0nWyD 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
FIFA suspends red card for US striker after Trump’s request
As the World Cup moves into its final stages, Belgium’s appeal has been rejected by FIFA, after the organisation lifted a ban on a US player following Donald Trump's request. Millions have reacted angrily to what they call a controversial decision to overturn the red card. FIFA's president defended the move, saying the organisation’s judicial bodies are independent. Candice Cole reports.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 6, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to t [...]
JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to the reversal of team USA's Balogun red card suspension.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/br3zhxofoa/@disclosetvDisclose.tvBelgium loses appeal of Balogun eligibility after Trump defends intervention with FIFABreaking news from around the world.
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup
The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals. #FolarinBalogun #FIFA #WorldCup #USA #Belgium
Awful Announcing
· Jul 5, 2026
Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’
After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium
BRICS News
· Jul 6, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇧🇪🇺🇸 FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.
JUST IN: FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.@BRICSNews
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup
FIFA has swiftly rejected an appeal from Belgium’s soccer federation (RFBA) over Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, saying that the federation was “not a party to the proceedings.” There has been a growing firestorm over FIFA’s last-minute decision to allow U.S. forward Balogun to play in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "Belgian fans criticize FIFA decision on US forward Balogun": TRT World — FIFA suspends red card for US striker after Trump’s request. Disclose.tv — [Media] JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to t [...]. Associated Press — FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup. Awful Announcing — Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇧🇪🇺🇸 FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.. Off The Press — FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup