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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 · Jul 6

Is USA vs Belgium on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup last-16 clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the co-hosts’ last-16 clash

The Independent UK · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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World Cup bosses wipe out ban for US striker Balogun on eve of Belgium tie

World Cup organisers Fifa on Sunday suspended the one-match for Folarin Balogun for his red card during the United States' 2-0 victory in the last 32 over Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1 July.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6

USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Stars and Stripes haven’t reached the World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

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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 · Jul 6

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

The Guardian - US · Jul 5

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

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

FourFourTwo · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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

Evening Standard · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 5

‘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.

France 24 · Jul 5

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…

The Independent UK · Jul 5

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5

‘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.

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FourFourTwo · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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

The Independent UK · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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 · Jul 5

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5

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.

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