Published July 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
England defender receives red card after FIFA clears Folarin Balogun
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FIFA rescinded U.S. World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, a decision that drew cheers and outrage. An England defender received a red card in the wake of the ruling. President Trump had asked FIFA to review Balogun's ban.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when Los Angeles Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
