Trump thanks Fifa for overturning USA striker's ban
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, allowing the US striker to play against Belgium in the World Cup's last-16 round. Balogun's red card, issued for a foul during a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, drew criticism from the Royal Belgian Football Association, which is exploring options following FIFA's unexpected decision. President Trump praised FIFA for their action.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 19:36 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC
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