WC 2026 ⚽ · 6 July 2026

Trump's FIFA request: Balogun's red card reviewed, then suspended

Shealeah Craighead via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

USA supporters could see Folarin Balogun play after FIFA suspended his one-match ban before the Belgium tie. Donald Trump said he asked Gianni Infantino to review the dismissal, while saying he did not decide the outcome. FIFA used Article 27, leaving the red card on record with a one-year probationary suspension.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 15:58

Reported by GB News · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

What is a red card? What does a red card mean? What's a red card for?

More briefs

WorldTrump says America might bomb Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site PoliticsAndy Burnham rules out Scottish independence vote while offering more local powers GeneralObama praises Manchester workers who starved for US anti-slavery fight GeneralEnergy firms get winter loss protection if customers switch to cheaper deals SportsWhy HMRC just got £110m from football tax checks BusinessPound climbs to $1.3329 after strong August UK growth data Browse all stories →