Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.

Source: www.nytimes.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:57:13 GMT

The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.

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Center-Left: FIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium match — www.axios.com
Center-Left: BREAKING: US Star Folarin Balogun Cleared to Play in Next World Cup Match in Shocking Ruling — www.mediaite.com
Center-Left: Trump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: Trump called FIFA's Infantino over Balogun suspension — www.axios.com
Right: FIFA Suspends Red Card for US Soccer Star Folarin Balogun, Clearing Him to Play in World Cup Match vs. Belgium — www.breitbart.com
Right: Reports: Trump Asked FIFA to Review USMNT Star Player Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspension — www.breitbart.com
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Right: Europeans Claim FIFA Gave U.S. Special Treatment After Balogun Red Card Suspension Despite Evidence — www.breitbart.com

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