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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 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 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…

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Fifa president clarifies Donald Trump conversation over rescinding Balogun ban

The Fifa president released a statement explaining his conversation with Trump did not influence the decision of the independent Fifa Disciplinary Committee

The Independent UK

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

Article 27 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code: The FIFA twist that allows US' Folarin Balogun to play despite seeing red card

US striker Folarin Balogun will play against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 after FIFA suspended his one-match ban. Invoking Article 27, FIFA has temporarily put the red card sanction on hold for one year. While the ban remains valid, Balogun can compete now, but a future similar…

The Economic Times

FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales

The Spanish national team that won the World Cup as well as several other players have said they would not play international matches while Rubiales remains head of the federation.

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Tottenham make "urgent enquiries" to FIFA after Fabio Paratici issued worldwide ban

Tottenhal have made "urgent enquiries" to FIFA as they seek to understand the implications of Fabio Paratici's worldwide ban, which could stop him from performing key duties

Daily Mirror

Argentina star makes admission over World Cup 2022 bust-ups despite FIFA investigation

Argentina's quarter-final win against the Netherlands was filled with plenty of controversy after the referee issued a record number of yellow cards for a World Cup finals game

Daily Mirror

Argentina face FIFA punishment for World Cup rule breaches amid Paredes clash and Messi shouting

The World Cup quarter-final clash between Argentina and the Netherlands featured a number of bust ups between players and staff, with referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz losing control of the match

Football London

Argentina under investigation for two World Cup rule breaches after Netherlands win

The World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands threatened to boil over, with referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz giving out countless cards as tempers flared

Daily Mirror

FIFA Investigates Chile’s Claim Over Ecuador Player

Chile wants Ecuador out of the World Cup, alleging it fielded an ineligible player during some of its World Cup qualifiers.

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