World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.
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One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.
For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup.
Hat der US-Präsident seine Kontakte zu FIFA-Präsident Infantino genutzt und eine Rot-Sperre gegen einen US-Spieler aufheben lassen? Das US-Team feiert die Entscheidung im Fall Folarin Balogun, andere sind irritiert.
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card last week.
Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexico scored twice but could never equalize and lost 3-2.
Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane scores a penalty as ten-man England hold on for a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last at the Mexico City Stadium to set up a quarter-final with Norway.
USA star Falorin Balogun had been set to miss the Round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium, but has now been cleared to play after an unexpected move by FIFA. The Belgian FA has called the decision "astonishing."
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...
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