The Latest Breaking News from USMNT

’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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Sorry, Belgium. Balogun gets to play

FIFA overturned a one-game suspension on USMNT striker after Donald Trump made some phone calls

Salon · Jul 6

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Egypt demand investigation after accusing Fifa of ‘fix’ following Messi-inspired Argentina comeback

Egypt’s exit has led to strong accusations, while a row over Donald Trump’s interference in the tournament rumbles on

The Independent UK · Jul 6

First Thing: Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death

Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

‘Our Game, Not Theirs’—Jurgen Klopp Slams Trump, FIFA Over Balogun Decision

The incoming Germany manager did not hold back with his assessment of the controversy.

Sports Illustrated · 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

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 · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Balogun's World Cup Red Card Is Suspended -- Justly

I've seen some carping about the process. But getting to the right result is the ultimate goal.

Reason · Jul 6