Published July 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Report says Trump personally pushed FIFA to overturn a US player's suspension
5 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
President Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun's red card suspension during the World Cup. FIFA subsequently lifted the suspension, restoring Balogun's eligibility ahead of an upcoming match, and Trump praised the reversal.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 17 hr ago, when OANN reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Blaze. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
