On July 6, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that he played a role in prompting FIFA to review the red card issued to Folarin Balogun, a forward for the United States national soccer team, during the World Cup. Trump clarified that he did not demand a specific outcome from the review.
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Trump comments on FIFA's review of Balogun's red card decision
President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for encouraging FIFA to review a red card given to U.S. forward Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. He emphasized that he did not request a particular result from the review process.
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Trump comments on FIFA's review of Balogun's red card decision