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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
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Face2Face Africa
· Jul 6, 2026
US soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card at World Cup suspended after Trump intervenes: Report
US soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at the World Cup has been lifted by FIFA after President Donald Trump intervened, The Associated Press reported. The lifting of the red card means Balogun, 25, will be available for the United States in their round-of-16 match against Belgium on Monday. The striker, who plays for...
DNyuz
· Jul 2, 2026
U.S. soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension
SANTA CLARA — The U.S. cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s red card and ensuing suspension from the Americans’ round of 16 match against Belgium, U.S. soccer officials confirmed. FIFA rules governing the 2026 World Cup, first cited by The Athletic, state that “a sending-off automatically incurs suspension from the subsequent match. The FIFA judicial bodies may impose additional []
Latestly.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Donald Trump's Diplomatic Foul Play? FIFA Mysteriously Lifts Folarin Balogun's Red Card
USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension has been controversially lifted by FIFA, enabling him to play against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 today, July 6, 2026. This astonishing decision follows widespread reports of direct intervention from US President Donald Trump with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, sparking.
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun
The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...
Al Jazeera
· Jul 6, 2026
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
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Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 5, 2026
FIFA suspends Balogan suspension
In addition to a general World Cup open thread, I assume people will want to discuss this: Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, FIFA has confirmed. The 25-year-old striker received a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday [] The post FIFA suspends Balogan suspension appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
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