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FIFA Reverses Folarin Balogun's Ban After Trump Intervened; The First World Cup Red Card Reversal Since 1962

US President Donald Trump intervened to overturn a red card against USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, sparking controversy and a formal appeal from Belgium.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Donald Trump confirms talks with FIFA president Gianni Infantino as Folarin Balogun red card is suspended

USA striker will be available for selection against Belgium in World Cup last-16

Evening Standard · Jul 6

Balorin's Red-Card Reversal: Why FIFA just can't say no to Donald Trump

The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being…

The Times of India · Jul 6

World Cup’s credibility in question after Fifa volte face following call from Donald Trump

After four weeks of dazzling action on the pitch, it may be an off-field scandal that comes to define this summer’s World Cup. Fifa’s decision to allow America’s star striker, Folarin Balogun, to play in a last-16 match against Belgium, despite having been sent off in the previous game against…

The Conversation · Jul 6

'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn

Belgian fans said FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension was "not normal" ahead of Belgium's World Cup match against the United States.

Euronews · Jul 6

World Cup today: Spain face rivals Portugal and Balogun row latest as US take on Belgium

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

World Cup 2026 Round of 16: USA vs. Belgium Predictions

USA vs. Belgium at Lumen Field on July 6: why the hosts at +163 represent the value pick in this World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash.

Sports Lens · Jul 6

Why reports Trump pressed FIFA to overturn a decision are so alarming

United States star striker Folarin Balogun will join the US men’s national team on Monday night (Tuesday morning AEST) as they face Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

The Conversation · Jul 6

World Cup fury after Donald Trump allegedly personally pressured FIFA to overturn Balogun match ban decision

"Unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable"

We Got This Covered · Jul 6

Denmark intervenes in EU court case over publishers' rights

Denmark has stepped in at the European Court of Justice to back Belgium in a crucial case against tech giants like Google and Meta. The Danish government aims to ensure these platforms pay for news content used, arguing that a ruling favouring the tech firms could weaken press publishers' rights.…

The Economic Times · Jul 6