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UEFA Slams FIFA Over Balogun Ban Reversal
UEFA has strongly criticized FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's automatic suspension ahead of the United States' Round of 16 clash against Belgium, describing the move as incomprehensible and unjustifiable and warning that it threatens the integrity of the 2026 FIFA 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
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
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...
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA reverses USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after Donald Trump's intervention
FIFA has reversed the red card suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun after US President Donald Trump's intervention, news agency AP reported. The move will allow Balogun to play in the USMNT's round of 16 clash against Belgium on Tuesday, July 7 (IST).
NPR News
· Jul 6, 2026
Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision.
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