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FIFA earns Trump’s gratitude for sparing USA’s Balogun from one-game World Cup ban
Governing body ruled the striker's ban will be suspended for a year, in a surprise move for which no specific explanation was offered
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA bows to Trump's demands and drops suspension of US player
FIFA has bowed to US President Donald Trump by reversing the controversial red-card ban for star player Folarin Balogun. US national team striker Folarin Balogun received a one-game ban during the round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after awkwardly stepping on one of their players’ ankles. Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 match this week, and the decision was originally not subject to appeal or review. Trump stepped in by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the week to get a review to retract the red-card suspension. The President’s call worked, marking a major win for Team USA as the red card ban was overturned.
Novara Media
· Jul 7, 2026
Ash Sarkar: USA Can 'F*ck Off From Football'
"We don't want you. We don't need you." On Sunday, Fifa suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban so he could play in the knockout loss to Belgium. The next day, Donald Trump admitted he had called Fifa president Gianni Infantino to ask for that review to happen. On Novara Live, Ash Sarkar argues that the US culture of “sports entertainment” is more concerned with delivering spectacle than the tradition of international competition.
brazilnews.net
· Jul 5, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump thanks FIFA after Balogun cleared to play for US in RO16 clash against Belgium
Washington DC [US], July 6 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed FIFA's decision to make striker Folarin Balogun available for the co-hosts' FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Belgium, thanking world football's governing body after the suspension was lifted.Reacting shortly after FIFA confirmed its decision, Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
2026 World Cup: Trump speaks on FIFA’s shock decision to reverse Balogun’s red card
President Donald Trump has hailed FIFA’s decision to suspend a one-match ban for a US forward, Folarin Balogun. It is a move which has further fuelled allegations of cronyism between Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Balogun is now available to face Belgium in the last 16 despite being sent off against Bosnia. Moments after [] 2026 World Cup: Trump speaks on FIFA’s shock decision to reverse Balogun’s red card
The Guardian
· Jul 5, 2026
White House lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium
The White House lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card received in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Guardian understands, resulting in Sunday’s stunning announcement that he would be available for the host nation’s last-16 clash against Belgium. The decision gives the US a huge boost on the field as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun has been a constant threat for the US so far this tournament, and has scored three goals in three starts.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump admits to asking FIFA president for review of controversial red card against Balogun
President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally reached out to FIFA after U.S. striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card that initially would have sidelined him for the Americans’ Round of 16 match, arguing Wednesday’s play against Bosnia and Herzegovina never warranted an ejection. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he []
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Related coverage for "FIFA earns Trump’s gratitude for sparing USA’s Balogun from one-game World Cup ban": Sky News Australia — FIFA bows to Trump's demands and drops suspension of US player. Novara Media — Ash Sarkar: USA Can 'F*ck Off From Football'. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump thanks FIFA after Balogun cleared to play for US in RO16 clash against Belgium . Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Trump speaks on FIFA’s shock decision to reverse Balogun’s red card. The Guardian — White House lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium. Washington Examiner — Trump admits to asking FIFA president for review of controversial red card against Balogun