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FIFA 'crossed a red line' in Balogun match ban reprieve after Trump call, UEFA says

Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed by the player's team. View on euronews

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Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun

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Banned former FIFA president criticizes organization's decision on Folarin Balogun

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Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup

For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.

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FIFA reverses ban against U.S. men’s soccer star

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Live updates: Folarin Balogun red card controversy stirs World Cup battle; Trump rings markets’ opening bell from Oval Office

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

Trump says football's world governing body "made the right decision" to suspend Balogun's ban, adding it would have left a "big stain" on the tournament had it been implemented.

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The Latest: Belgians to challenge FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

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U.S. star's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA president

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'Astonished' Belgium Appeals Folarin Balogun Red-Card Ruling by FIFA Ahead of USMNT World Cup Match

The Royal Belgian Football Association clarified its position on the playing status of United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun and said it will "challenge the player's eligibility for the upcoming match.

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Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision - Uefa

Uefa says Fifa's decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's immediate ban at the World Cup is "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable".

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Live updates on today's matches at World Cup 2026

Visit the official tournament live blogs to follow the action from the FIFA World Cup 2026 with highlights, data updates and team news.

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UEFA Rips Folarin Balogun Red-Card Decision as 'Incomprehensible' Before USA-Belgium World Cup Match

UEFA says that FIFA "crossed a red line" when it suspended the punishment for United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun.

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Folarin Balogun available for USMNT World Cup round of 16 match vs. Belgium: FIFA lifts red card suspension

The USMNT striker is cleared to face Belgium after FIFA overturned his red card from the Bosnia and Herzegovina match

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FIFA Faces Backlash Over Attendance Issues at 2026 World Cup Opening Matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Mexico opened the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday in front of more than 80,000 fans at Estadio Azteca. But less than 24 hours later, the ...

World Cup Games Today: July 4th TV Schedule for FIFA Soccer Matches

What World Cup games are on TV today for July 4th? Find out the full FIFA soccer schedule for Saturday, July 4th.

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FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope

President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle is under the microscope.