Folarin Balogun — U.S. World Cup striker whose red card suspension was suspended by FIFA after Trump's intervention request, allowing him to play against Belgium.
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Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. …
Balogun scores and is sent off as US reach last 16Joy Online
The United States opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory against Paraguay as former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun struck twice to inspire the co-hosts to an assured start in Los Angeles. …
USA thrash Paraguay 4-1 in Group D openerCharles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, knocking out the last remaining co-host from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, knocking out the last remaining co-host from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
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The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.
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President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the independence of FIFA's judicial structures following public debate over United States forward Folarin Balogun's suspension, confirming he spoke with President Trump about the matter but stressing that FIFA's disciplinary decisions are handled independently and cannot be influenced by external pressure.
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President Trump said he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-game ban given to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun, saying he did not think it was a foul. FIFA subsequently announced Balogun would be eligible to play against Belgium, sparking controversy about tournament integrity.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, saying the governing body "made the right decision" to suspend the ban. Balogun, the US team's top scorer at the tournament, was cleared to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban for 12 months on Monday.
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The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA regarding its decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play in an upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match against Belgium, despite a red card in his previous game.
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USA and Belgium meet on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals at stake. USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last round while Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended Balogun's one-game ban for a probationary period of one year, allowing him to play in Monday's knockout game against Belgium.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. The suspension will be held for a probationary period of one year, though it will be enforced if Balogun commits another infringement of similar nature and gravity.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the World Cup last 16, with Malik Tillman's late free-kick sealing a 2-0 victory. The US will face Belgium in Seattle on Monday for a quarter-final place.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →