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FIFA Lifts Red Card for Balogun After Trump Call

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · El País

The FIFA has announced the suspension of the red card sanction against American striker Folarin Balogun, who will now be available for the round of 16 match against Belgium in the World Cup 2026.

The FIFA has announced the suspension of the red card sanction against American striker Folarin Balogun, who will now be available for the round of 16 match against Belgium in the World Cup 2026. The match will take place early Tuesday morning Spanish time in Seattle's stadium.

According to The New York Times, US President Donald Trump intervened in this decision by requesting FIFA President Gianni Infantino to withdraw the striker's sanction, leading to this outcome. zeppelin.cool

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