NYT
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
Monday, July 6, 2026
FIFA reversed a suspension given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun for a red card he received during World Cup play. The reversal followed a request from Donald Trump regarding the player's eligibility. This was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a World Cup red card suspension.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/us/politics/trump-fifa-balogun-world-cup.html