President Donald Trump got involved minutes after the U.S. striker received a red card that would have banned him from a crucial match.
Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field
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Sun 19:35 - CNBC
Belgium set to appeal as FIFA reverses Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump reportedly intervenes - CNBC
Sun 20:55 - Yahoo Sports
2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium after red-card ban suspended following President Trump's reported call to FIFA - Yahoo Sports
Sun 21:02 - Washington Examiner
Trump called FIFA president to reverse Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban
Sun 22:01 - DW All
World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's red card ban
Sun 22:01 - DW Top
World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's red card ban
Mon 04:15 - Politico
Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field - Live Updates - Politico
Mon 05:38 - The New York Times
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
Mon 05:46 - Washington Examiner
European soccer leaders to back Belgium after FIFA reversed one-game ban: Report
Mon 06:41 - Politico EU
Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field
Mon 07:09 - Euronews
'The Trump Card': Reactions and viral memes to FIFA’s controversial US red card reversal
Mon 08:36 - BBC Headlines
Uefa says 'integrity of game at stake' after Fifa's decision to overturn US star's red card ban
Mon 09:00 - The Guardian
Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps - The Guardian
Mon 09:22 - France 24
Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Balogun decision
Mon 09:48 - Reuters
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters
Mon 10:05 - El Mundo (ES)
UEFA accuses FIFA of "crossing a red line" by suspending the sanction for Balogun's red card
Mon 10:07 - Fox News
Belgium makes move after USA World Cup star's red card suspension was lifted: report
Mon 10:26 - NewsNation
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls - NewsNation
Mon 10:28 - Fox News
UEFA issues blistering statement over FIFA's Folarin Balogun's decision
Mon 10:29 - the-independent.com
A ‘lose-lose’ situation? Americans fear Trump’s red card interference on Folarin Balogun could ruin World Cup run - the-independent.com
Mon 10:58 - DW All
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
Mon 10:58 - DW Top
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
Mon 11:25 - The Guardian
Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale - The Guardian
Mon 11:49 - Al Jazeera English
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
Mon 12:00 - Politico EU
EU calls for ‘fair play’ after Trump’s red card intervention rocks World Cup
Mon 12:21 - The Hill
European soccer body: FIFA reversal after Trump call 'incomprehensible'
Mon 13:03 - The Hill
Live updates: FIFA-Trump discussion on Folarin Balogun stirs World Cup controversy - The Hill
Mon 13:03 - The Hill
Live updates: Folarin Balogun red card controversy stirs World Cup battle; Trump rings markets' opening bell from Oval Office
Mon 13:11 - The Hill
FOR INSIDERS | McConnell's health triggers speculation; FIFA's Balogun decision stirs controversy: Join the live discussion
Mon 13:30 - Al Jazeera
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial - Al Jazeera
Mon 13:30 - Euronews
'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn
Mon 13:35 - The Washington Post
Trump urged FIFA to review Balogun’s suspension before star was cleared for World Cup - The Washington Post