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July 5, 2026
Trump Intervenes to Reverse Balogun's Red Card Suspension
- FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension after Trump's intervention.
- The decision has sparked criticism regarding political interference in the World Cup.
- Belgium's football federation expressed concerns about fairness and integrity in the tournament.
2 Sources
- Inside Lutnick's back channel with FIFA brassJul 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM · Politico
- Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World CupJul 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM · CNN