Published July 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Belgian soccer federation questions FIFA decision to clear Balogun
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FIFA lifted or suspended Folarin Balogun's red card ban, allowing the U.S. men's soccer player to face Belgium. Belgium's soccer federation questioned the decision, and multiple outlets reported that Trump asked FIFA to review the suspension.
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