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83 Times The World Cup Was Just As Funny Online As It Was On The Pitch

The 2026 World Cup has been going on since June 11. Along with providing the entire planet with entertainment via soccer games, it has also provided the world with endless content for social media. So if you’re more into scrolling than watching sports, we’ve got a list right here of…

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Fifa slammed for 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision

BRUSSELS — The Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) has lashed out at the decision of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban in ‌the World Cup, after US President Donald Trump called Fifa to ask it to review the case, saying world…

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UEFA issue incredible statement claiming FIFA have 'crossed a red line' with Folarin Balogun ban ruling

FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban has sparked massive controversy

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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.

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Could Jarell Quansah's red card be suspended after shock Folarin Balogun decision?

England given fresh hope ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash after FIFA controversy

Evening Standard

Uefa lashes out at Fifa over ‘incomprehensible’ Folarin Balogun ruling

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The Independent UK

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

"Unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable"

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Ex-Fifa president slams decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban

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The Independent UK

Uefa claims Fifa ‘crossed a red line’ after ‘unjustifiable’ decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s ban

Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban

The Independent UK

FIFA Reject Belgium’s Appeal Against Folarin Balogun Ban Reversal

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours after the USMNT’s one-match ban was suspended for 12 months.

Sports Illustrated

UEFA issues stunning statement as Folarin Balogun sees World Cup ban suspended

USMNT are set to have their star striker back for last-16 clash with Belgium

Evening Standard

Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing a red line’ over lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card ban

Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to lift the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension for Monday’s last-16 tie with Belgium

The Guardian - UK

When do yellow cards reset at the World Cup? All the England players on bookings before Norway game

England must be very careful if they are to have certain key players available, should they get past Norway in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

UEFA says ‘red line’ crossed by FIFA’s decision to reverse Balogun World Cup ban

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The Independent UK

Sepp Blatter accuses Fifa of bowing to political pressure over Folarin Balogun red card decision

Sepp Blatter has hit out at the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban

The Independent UK

A ‘lose-lose’ situation? Americans fear Trump’s red card interference on Folarin Balogun could ruin World Cup run

Donald Trump thanked FIFA for ‘reversing a great injustice’ by suspending star striker’s ban but others fear decision could tarnish Mauricio Pochettino’s side’s impressive campaign

France 24

Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision

Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, The Athletic reported on Monday, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

Could Keir Starmer intervene in Quansah red card suspension?

Minister hints Prime Minister ‘already texting’ US officials about England defender’s ban for Norway clash

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The Independent UK

Trump ‘spoke with Fifa president’ before Balogun’s ban was controversially suspended

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Sports Illustrated

How FIFA Used the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Rule’ to Benefit USMNT, Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s handling of this divisive topic is arguably even worse than the leniency shown towards Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Guardian - US

Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

France 24

US team’s Folarin Balogun free to play after Trump lobbies FIFA to remove ban

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 6 July 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will play in Team USA’s…

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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

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'The Trump Card': Reactions and viral memes to FIFA’s controversial US red card reversal

If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the controversial move by FIFA to lift the ban given to the US team's star striker, following a call by Trump to Gianni Infantino.

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Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as Fifa clears Balogun to face Belgium

WASHINGTON/SEATTLE - The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when Fifa made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ‌ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in Monday's last-16 clash after US President Donald Trump personally urged Fifa President Gianni Infantino to review…

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