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Belgium Tells Trump and FIFA to 'Overturn This' After Crushing US in World Cup Match That the President Warned Could Be 'Rigged, Just Like the Election…'

Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory in Seattle on Monday, turning a politically charged buildup over striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card reprieve into a lopsided Round of 16 defeat for the co-host.

Benzinga

So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there?

Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the moment, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

‘Overturn this’: Belgium mocks Donald Trump and FIFA with dance and post after victory against US

Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.

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Fifa accuses Uefa of hypocrisy in latest war of words over Folarin Balogun decision

Fifa has hit back at Uefa over the lifting of the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, saying the move was ‘nothing new in the modern game’

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino’s Trumpification of Fifa will have repercussions well beyond this stained World Cup

COMMENT: Donald Trump’s intervention in the Folarin Balogun furore has opened the Fifa president to his most fierce criticism yet, writes Miguel Delaney, and may pave the way for more bitter ‘lawfare’ in football

The Independent UK

Belgium manager reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after win over USA: ‘It’s not his fault’

Balogun was permitted to play the World Cup round of 16 clash after his ban was suspended by Fifa

The Independent UK

Belgium players mock Donald Trump dance after decisive World Cup win

The United States is out of the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle – and Donald Trump won't have liked the outcome.

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Growing calls for Fifa boss to quit over Trump red card scandal

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The Independent UK

Trump’s request for a review of Folarin Balogun's red card has become a global test of FIFA's political neutrality

The U.S. striker’s red-card ban was suspended after President Trump personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino for a review.

Fortune

Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces calls to resign as Gary Lineker joins backlash to World Cup controversy

Infantino heavily criticised for overturning Folarin Balogun’s suspension after apparent interference from Trump

The Independent UK

That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle

The Independent UK

Fifa backs referee called ‘suspect’ by Trump after Folarin Balogun ban wiped

Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was suspended by Fifa after Trump contacted Gianni Infantino to call for a review

The Independent UK

Belgium v USA: FIFA Says Belgium Has No Right to Appeal Balogun's Eligibility

FIFA has rejected Belgium's appeal against US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility, allowing him to play in the World Cup round-of-16 match despite a previous red card suspension.

International Business Times UK

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump hails red card U-turn

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously from external influences. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban. European football body UEFA expressed disbelief and called the decision unprecedented…

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Belgium thrash USA to reach quarter-finals and knock out co-costs

Charles De Ketalaere scored twice as Belgium thumped the US 4-1 in their World Cup last-16 clash to end the co-hosts' World Cup dream. The buildup to the match was overshadowed by a row over US President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention to earn a red-card reprieve for striker Folarin Balogun.…

The Independent UK

Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA

Folarin Balogun is in the United States’ starting lineup for a World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport

The Independent UK

Fifa Disciplinary Committee takes swipe at Uefa over criticism of Folarin Balogun ban decision

The world governing body’s Disciplinary Committee is upset at the wording of the Uefa criticism after US President Donald Trump confirmed he intervened over the controversial ban for the USMNT striker

The Independent UK

Trump’s meddling is damaging football but England have made us believe again

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The national game has an unmatched ability to change the mood of millions, which is why we must condemn the outrageous World Cup meddling of the US president and his lackeys at Fifa

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Bangkok Post

FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue.

International Business Times UK

FIFA Opened The Door For Trump And Balogun, Now France And Britain Are Walking Through

FIFA's decision to suspend a ban for US striker Folarin Balogun has causedglobal outrage, prompting appeals from France and Britain for equal treatment in disciplinary actions.

Sports Illustrated

’Got to Have Our Best Players’—Trump Confirms Involvement in Balogun’s Red Card Reversal

U.S. President Donald Trump has a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The Independent UK

England consider Jarell Quansah red card appeal after Fifa set Balogun precedent

Quansah is set to miss the quarter-final against Norway but the ‘suspension’ of US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban, after Donald Trump contacted Gianni Infantino, means the Three Lions could go down a similar route

International Business Times UK

Trump Admits 'I Didn't Know What a Red Card Was' After Balogun Ban Reversal as Angry Fans Brand FIFA 'Rigged'

Donald Trump's call to FIFA's president led to the controversial overturning of a red card, sparking accusations of bias and political influence in the World Cup.

Latin Times

Trump's World Cup Intervention Sparks Global Backlash Against FIFA Over Team USA Star Folarin Balogun

President Trump's phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, after soccer's governing body suspended a red-card ban against U.S. striker Folarin Balogun just days after it was issued, clearing him to play Belgium in the Round of 16…

The Independent UK

Photos of Balogun's red-card foul at center of FIFA controversy to lift US striker's suspension

FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has caused an uproar. Balogun was red-carded against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week in the round of 32 but shockingly cleared to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle in the round of 16. The Belgian federation was making a…

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