FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal against the decision to lift the suspension of US team player Balogun, stating that the Royal Belgian Football Association is not a party to the proceedings.

FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal against the decision to lift the suspension of US team player Balogun, stating that the Royal Belgian Football Association is not a party to the proceedings.

@varlamov_news 06 Jul 2026, 17:45

FIFA President Gianni Infantino commented on his conversation with Trump regarding the disqualification of US team player Balogun, noting that the case is being reviewed by FIFA's independent judicial bodies in accordance with the Disciplinary Code.

@varlamov_news 06 Jul 2026, 16:51

Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision to disqualify U.S. national team player Balogun, calling him important for the team.

@varlamov_news 06 Jul 2026, 15:44

A political scandal has emerged at the World Cup regarding the cancellation of the disqualification of US national team striker Folarin Balogun, which occurred after calls from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

@meduzalive 06 Jul 2026, 15:10

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his ignorance of the meaning of a red card in football, leading to a review of the punishment for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, who will be able to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium.

@ostorozhno_novosti 06 Jul 2026, 15:05

Senator Ted Cruz thanked Donald Trump for the cancellation of the disqualification of US national team forward Folarin Balogun after a call from the US president to FIFA, but the organization has not explained the reasons for its decision.

@bazabazon 06 Jul 2026, 14:54

At the World Cup, Norway defeated Brazil 2:1, while FIFA lifted the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun after a call from Trump.

@meduzalive 06 Jul 2026, 11:38

UEFA criticized FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of US national team forward Balogun, calling it a precedent that could harm competitions and undermine trust in them.

@varlamov_news 06 Jul 2026, 10:27

The Norwegian national team defeated Brazil 2:1 and reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in history, where they will face England.

@meduzalive 06 Jul 2026, 06:45

Donald Trump contacted the FIFA president to request the cancellation of the red card received by footballer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

@meduzalive 06 Jul 2026, 06:25