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Trump intervention forces stunning FIFA U-turn as Balogun escapes World Cup ban

FIFA's recent decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's red card has sparked controversy, enabling the US talent to compete

Aarav Deshmukh
Aarav Deshmukh
Senior City Correspondent · Mon, 06 July 2026 at 07:00 am
Trump intervention forces stunning FIFA U-turn as Balogun escapes World Cup ban

FIFA's recent decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's red card has sparked controversy, enabling the US talent to compete against Belgium. This unusual action came after US President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Belgium has expressed outrage and is seeking legal recourse. Meanwhile, the US coach supported the outcome, emphasizing the previous challenges faced by his team. Balogun's participation revives American aspirations for the quarter-finals.

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