Published July 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
President Trump asks FIFA to review the red-card suspension on US striker Balogun
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President Trump asked FIFA to review the red-card suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun at the World Cup. Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and FIFA subsequently lifted the one-game ban, making Balogun eligible to play.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Los Angeles Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 15 min ago from Axios. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
