Published July 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
Trump welcomes FIFA reversal of Balogun World Cup suspension
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FIFA lifted the red card suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after President Trump said he contacted FIFA leadership to request a review of the ban. Trump had called the suspension a stain on the World Cup. UEFA said FIFA crossed a line in the decision, and the Belgian football federation plans to challenge the ruling.
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