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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.

France 24

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

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The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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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.

Euronews

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…

Bangkok Post

Fury as Folarin Balogun suspension overturned after Donald Trump asked Fifa

THE Belgian Football Association has said it is “astonished” and “investigating all potential options” after it emerged Donald Trump called…

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump surprisingly praises England captain Harry Kane in Truth Social post

The US president was clearly impressed by Kane’s performance in England’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico

The Independent UK

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Trump hails ‘great player’ Harry Kane after England’s dramatic World Cup win over Mexico

England captain scored again as Three Lions produced extraordinary performance to beat Mexico on home soil

The Independent UK

Will Jarell Quansah’s World Cup red-card ban for England be suspended like Folarin Balogun’s?

Quansah was sent off during England’s last-16 win over Mexico and is set to miss the quarter-final with Norway but could he try to follow the precedent Fifa set by suspending Balogun’s ban?

The Independent UK

FIFA takes U-turn on red card suspension for Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump calls Gianni Infantino to review

FIFA has controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension for a red card, allowing the US forward to play against Belgium. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from US President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism from Belgium's football authorities. This unprecedented move, placing Balogun on a one-year probation, marks…

The Economic Times

Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body was independent during call over Balogun

Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed by the player's team.

Euronews

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

In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This decision has ignited controversy, with Belgium expressing astonishment and questioning FIFA's adherence to its own rules. The…

The Economic Times

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

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…

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The Independent UK

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

FourFourTwo

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

In today’s Football Daily: A stone-cold World Cup classic

The Independent UK

England enter the Azteca cathedral – football’s greatest stadium

ENGLAND V MEXICO: From Pele to Diego Maradona, the footballing Mecca has witnessed some of the sport’s most iconic moments, writes Miguel Delaney, and England must embrace the history when they face Mexico

The Independent UK

The five hours of chaos surrounding England’s World Cup tie that exposed Fifa’s lack of leadership

After confusion spread from Mexico City surrounding the kick-off time for Mexico v England, Miguel Delaney discusses how an absence of leadership from Fifa sparked chaos at the World Cup

International Business Times UK

USA World Cup Fan 'Ripped Off by FIFA's Ticket System'; Calls Resale Platform 'A Chaotic Mess'

Challenges of reselling FIFA World Cup tickets amid high fees and dynamic pricing. Discover how FIFA's resale system affects ticket holders for 2026.

The National (Scotland)

America’s treatment of Iranian team shames Fifa and Trump’s fetid regime

Most football fans would agree, I’m sure, that the 2026 World Cup has, thus far, been a pleasure to watch

FourFourTwo

Why are players sent off for covering their mouths?

Players are being sent off for covering their mouths at the 2026 World Cup, but why?

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