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Trump called FIFA president after game to review Team USA’s Balogun’s red card, source says
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk RONALD BLUM and MICHELLE L. PRICE , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 5, 2026
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Key points The decision to suspend the ban allowed Balogun to participate in a round of 16 match with Belgium. President Donald Trump recently commented on a World Cup referee's decision, calling it horrible.
President Donald Trump recently commented on a World Cup referee's decision, calling it horrible. He claimed to have asked FIFA to review a red card issued to US star forward Folarin Balogun. The review was related to a foul tackle during a match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Trump stated that he only requested a review and did not influence the outcome. FIFA ultimately lifted Balogun's mandatory one-game ban, allowing him to play in a subsequent match. Further details about the incident and Trump's involvement are available from the source.
The decision to suspend the ban allowed Balogun to participate in a round of 16 match with Belgium.
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Category: local Published: July 5, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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