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Trump-FIFA call sparks storm as Balogun cleared for Belgium match
FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in last-16 clash after US President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #unitedstates #folarinbalogun #fifa #fifaworldcup #fifa2026 #fifaworldcup2026 #donaldtrump Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4p6I9Yu 👉 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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Football | The Guardian
· Jul 6, 2026
World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun; Henderson out of tournament as England set up Norway quarter-final – live
World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing red line’ over Balogun Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email usWe haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a large proportion of the football world, has been left “astonished” by Fifa’s decision after lobbying by Donald Trump to reverse the suspension given to the striker for his red card in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is now free to play in the last-16 game against Belgium.Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made. Continue reading...
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: 5 things to know
The World Cup clash on Monday night between the U.S. and Belgium will fall against a backdrop of international anger after FIFA revoked the suspension of a star American striker following an inquiry by President Trump. FIFA suspended the red card for Folarin Balogun, which would have led to a one-game suspension, after Trump...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama
Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has sparked international outrage after reports confirmed he intervened in the World Cup.It began after Team USA superstar Folarin Balogun was handed a red card in the second half of the July 1 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after clashing with an opposing player’s foot. As a result, he was ejected from the game and given a one-game suspension. At the time, FIFA said that the referee’s call was final and could not be overturned or appealed. “I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don’t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair, just due to it not being intentional,” Balogun told reporters on Friday.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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
The Guardian
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
For Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it emerged that Donald Trump had lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned, Belgium – and other nations – were outraged: Uefa called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium Rout US 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals
Belgium produced a commanding display to defeat the United States 4-1 and book a FIFA World Cup quarter-final meeting with Spain. The last-16 encounter in Seattle was overshadowed by controversy surrounding USA striker Folarin Balogun’s eligibility after FIFA suspended his one-match ban before kick-off. Balogan was permitted to play, despite receiving a red card against [] The post Belgium Rout US 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "Trump-FIFA call sparks storm as Balogun cleared for Belgium match": Football | The Guardian — World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun; Henderson out of tournament as England set up Norway quarter-final – live. The Hill — Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: 5 things to know . The Daily Beast — Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama. CBS Sports — Can USMNT's Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension be reinstated? Belgium will appeal decision . The Guardian — ‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy. Voice of Nigeria — Belgium Rout US 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals