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World Cup 2026: President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA's Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card suspension
President Donald Trump reportedly pushed for FIFA to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play on Monday against Belgium. FIFA stunned the soccer world with its announcement Sunday that Balogun’s one-match ban for his straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 had been suspended and he would be allowed to play in the Round of 16. Sunday afternoon, the New York Times reported that Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday and asked for the World Cup governing body to review Balogun’s ban.
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