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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

FIFA invokes Ronaldo precedent to overturn Balogun red card

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What we know

FIFA cited a Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup precedent to overturn the red card issued to USMNT forward Folarin Balogun. Balogun's ban was suspended, making him available for the upcoming match against Belgium.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 1 hr ago
The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup precedent that changed USMNT star Folarin Balogun’s red card fortunes

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

ABC News 1 hr ago
US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban suspended ahead of Belgium match

Coverage timeline

Jul 5, 3:48 PM ET
1 hr ago
ABC News
US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban suspended ahead of Belgium match
Jul 5, 3:52 PM ET
1 hr ago
New York Post
The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup precedent that changed USMNT star Folarin Balogun’s red card fortunes
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