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Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis, but Belgium send U.S. out of World Cup
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CBS Sports
· Jul 6, 2026
Can USMNT's Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension be reinstated? Belgium will appeal decision
The Belgian FA was granted the right to appeal hours ahead of kickoff
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash
FIFA have confirmed that USA striker, Folarin Balogun, is available for selection when they face Belgium in the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup. The world football governing body, in a shock decision, overruled Balogun’s red card. The sending off during the 2-0 win over Bosnia Herzegovina carried a mandatory one-match ban. Balogun was [] 2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash
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
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 6, 2026
U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president
The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week's game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened and FIFA reversed Balogun's suspension. Amna Nawaz discussed the World Cup controversy with Liz Landers and Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of The Long Game.
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.
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
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