Published July 6, 2026 at 10:27 AM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Trump says FIFA spared U.S. star from World Cup ban after his request
4 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.
Trump said he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. Trump said the suspension was not deserved, and Balogun is now set to play.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from RealClearPolitics. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
