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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.
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump called FIFA president to reverse Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban
President Donald Trump called the president of FIFA on Wednesday after American soccer player Folarin Balogun was given a controversial red card that would have prevented him from playing in the next match in the World Cup. FIFA later reversed the decision on Sunday afternoon and announced Balogun would be eligible to play in Monday []
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.
brazilnews.net
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: US official confirms Trump-Infantino talks over Balogun suspension ahead of last-16 clash
Washington, DC [US], July 6 (ANI): A United States official has confirmed that President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding Folarin Balogun's suspension at the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the conversation was aimed at understanding the basis for the striker's red card and subsequent one-match ban before an independent appeal process overturned the sanction.Confirming the interactio
Daily Mail
· Jul 5, 2026
FIFA caves to Donald Trump after president made extraordinary phone call asking for red-carded USA World Cup star's suspension to be lifted in decision that has sent shockwaves through the sport
FIFA caves to Donald Trump after president made extraordinary phone call asking for red-carded USA World Cup star's suspension to be lifted in decision that has sent shockwaves through the sport
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Belgian foreign minister says Trump-FIFA call undermines 'most basic rules' of sports
European officials are weighing in on President Trump’s call to the head of FIFA after the reversal of a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the overturned red card suspension was unfair. “This decision clearly raises many questions,” Prévot, a former soccer referee, said in a Monday statement, according...
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 []
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Related coverage for "U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president": Washington Examiner — Trump called FIFA president to reverse Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban. Sky News Australia — FIFA bows to Trump's demands and drops suspension of US player. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: US official confirms Trump-Infantino talks over Balogun suspension ahead of last-16 clash . Daily Mail — FIFA caves to Donald Trump after president made extraordinary phone call asking for red-carded USA World Cup star's suspension to be lifted in decision that has sent shockwaves through the sport. The Hill — Belgian foreign minister says Trump-FIFA call undermines 'most basic rules' of sports. DNyuz — U.S. soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension