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Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale

The surprise move deeming the US striker eligible to play came after the American president reached out to the governing body to appeal for the change

The Guardian - UK

Norway boss tears into Fifa over ‘big mistake’ to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card at World Cup

Folarin Balogun can now play against Belgium after Fifa made the extraordinary decision to change the punishment for his red card to a suspended ban

The Independent UK

Mauricio Pochettino praises Fifa for Balogun U-turn: ‘We celebrate the decision’

The US head hailed Fifa’s shock decision to un-ban striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump lobbied for that outcome

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Rudi Garcia hits out at 'April Fools' Folarin Balogun ruling

Belgium boss Rudi Garcia responded to Folarin Balogun's overturned ban

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Trump Call to FIFA Reverses Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension to Rescue American World Cup Dream

FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after a call from President Trump, allowing him to play in the USA's World Cup match against Belgium, sparking controversy.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026: Mauricio Pochettino reacts to Florian Balogun red card decision after FIFA intervention

The USMNT head coach was asked about US President Donald Trump’s rumoured involvement

Evening Standard

Belgium FA 'investigating all options' after FIFA controversially clear Florian Balogun to play

United States President Trump praised FIFA for “reversing a great injustice” after striker see red card suspended

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Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia likened Fifa’s decision to an April Fools’ Day joke as the national federation said it would ‘investigate all potential options’

The Guardian - US

‘Scandalous’—How Soccer World Reacted to Folarin Balogun’s Stunning World Cup Reprieve

There were three broad reactions to Balogun’s surprise availability for the U.S. against Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA lifts Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA later lifted Balogun's one-match ban, clearing him to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red…

France 24

Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino before Fifa’s stunning decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says

The Belgian FA reacted with ‘astonishment’ at the news that USA will be able to call upon their banned star striker for the last-16 tie

The Independent UK

‘Astonished’—Belgium Gives Heated Response to Balogun’s Red Card Appeal

Belgium is set to clash with the USMNT in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA at centre of new political storm ahead of USA Belgium as Donald Trump intervenes

USA forward Folarin Balogun was set to miss their round-of-16 clash

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White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter

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The Independent UK

Fifa’s controversial Folarin Balogun decision ‘absolutely stinks’, says Gary Neville

Balogun will now play against Belgium after having his red card ban suspended

Sports Illustrated

Did President Donald Trump, White House Influence Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Appeal?

The star striker of the U.S. men’s national team will now be able to play in the World Cup round of 16.

The Independent UK

Belgium ‘astonished’ by Fifa’s decision to wipe Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban

Balogun is now available to face Belgium in the World Cup last-16 after his one-match ban was ‘suspended’

The Independent UK

Trump finally arrives at World Cup – but Balogun decision shows Fifa hasn’t learned its lesson

Comment: The shock ‘suspension’ of Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for the USA’s World Cup clash against Belgium once again raises serious questions about sporting integrity on the biggest stage

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Sports Illustrated

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16

FIFA have come to the USMNT’s aid after clearing star striker Folarin Balogun to play.

The Independent UK

Balogun available for Belgium match after Fifa suspends red card ban

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Evening Standard

Why was Folarin Balogun red card suspended as USA handed major World Cup boost

Striker had been controversially dismissed in first knockout round

FourFourTwo

Why has Folarin Balogun World Cup ban been suspended after USA red card?

Mauricio Pochettino and the USA have been handed a huge boost ahead of their Round of 16 game with Belgium

Sports Illustrated

Folarin Balogun Available to Play for USMNT vs. Belgium—but How?

The Stars and Stripes have received the most unexpected boost for its World Cup round of 16 tie.

The Independent UK

Folarin Balogun red card extraordinarily wiped by Fifa in huge World Cup boost for USA

Balogun will be available to face Belgium in the round of 16 after the extraordinary development

The Guardian - US

Trump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium

The US striker was shown red in the team’s last-32 match, but the card and its suspension were thought to not be eligible for appeal.

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