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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points The decision to lift the suspension was made after US President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf. A significant development has occurred in the World Cup, affecting the US team.
A significant development has occurred in the World Cup, affecting the US team. Folarin Balogun, a US forward, had received a red card in a previous match, which typically results in a suspension. However, this suspension was lifted, allowing him to play in an upcoming match against Belgium.
The decision to lift the suspension was made after US President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf. Trump had called the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, following the incident. The lifting of the suspension is an unusual move, with some reacting with praise and others with outrage.
Further details about this extraordinary decision are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the red card and the reaction from other teams.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
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