Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: 5 things to know

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:23:51 GMT

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 ban, after Trump...

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Center-Left: Trump threatens America's World Cup goodwill with one phone call — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Trump’s World Cup intervention has ruined the game | Robert Reich — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: Trump called FIFA's Infantino over Balogun suspension — www.axios.com
Center-Left: UEFA says FIFA crossed a line on Balogun decision — www.axios.com
Right: Soccer world cries foul over overturned World Cup suspension after Trump intervention — www.washingtontimes.com

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