Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:37:19 GMT

In an unusual move, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee announced that it would delay Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban. It came after President Trump spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Trump's 'hilarious' meddling in FIFA World Cup stuns analysts: 'Man, does this look awful' — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Trump called FIFA's Infantino over Balogun suspension — www.axios.com
Center-Left: FIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium match — www.axios.com
Center: Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief, sources say — www.cbsnews.com
Center-Right: Trump called FIFA chief to review red card against Team USA’s Balogun in World Cup — thehill.com
Right: Reports: Trump Asked FIFA to Review USMNT Star Player Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspension — www.breitbart.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: How to watch USA vs Belgium: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 — www.foxnews.com

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