Folarin Balogun
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Folarin Balogun is a forward who plays for Monaco and the United States national team. He received a straight red card in the 1/16 final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which would have suspended him for the next match, but FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the ban, allowing him to play against Belgium. This decision sparked controversy, with claims of political pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and criticism from UEFA and other entities.
Events
- Alayev calls Balogun red card reversal most unpleasant in football
- The IOC will not sanction FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the…
- Alexander Ceferin, president of UEFA, boycotted the 2026 FIFA World…
- Media reports that the IOC has filed a complaint against FIFA's…
- FIFA has decided to fine US soccer forward Falao Baloghan $40,000…
- FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal against the decision to allow US…
- Trump personally asked FIFA to review Balogun's suspension. Moscow
- The Royal Belgian Football Association is shocked by FIFA's decision…
- The United States national football team won their 2026 World Cup…
Recent coverage
- Alayev called the cancellation of Balogun's disqualification the most unpleasant episode in football — РИАМО
- IOC will not punish Infantino for the scandal at the 2026 World Cup — Фонтанка
- IOC will not punish Infantino for cancelling the disqualification of a US player at the 2026 World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- IOC will not consider imposing sanctions against Infantino — Вести
- UEFA President Cheferin Skipped World Cup Final Over Balogun Scandal — Вечерняя Москва
- FIFA fines US striker Falcao Balogun $40k for red card in World Cup round of 16 match... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Media reports IOC filed a complaint against FIFA president over Balogun's disqualification cancellation — Ведомости
- UEFA Strongly Reacts to the Cancellation of US Player Balogun's Disqualification at the World Cup — Москва 24
- IOC Filed Complaint Over Actions of FIFA President Infantino — Москва 24
- EU Parliament Calls for Investigation into Infantino's Actions Regarding Trump Situation — Вечерняя Москва
- FIFA fines American Balogun $40,000 for red card — Вечерняя Москва
- "I did not participate." US forward distances himself from controversial FIFA decision at the 2026 World Cup — Фонтанка
- Belgium beats the USA and performs Trump's 'dance' mockingly. Ronaldo cries after Spain defeat — he will never play again at the World Cup. What's happening at the WC? Super short — Meduza
- Scandal at the 2026 World Cup: FIFA fines US forward $40k after red card — Фонтанка
- Footballer Balogun enters the starting lineup of the US team for match against Belgium — Вести
- Trump Confirms He Interfered in Balogun's Disqualification at the World Cup — РИАМО
- FIFA rejected Belgium's protest against the red card given to US striker Balogun — Ведомости
- FIFA President Rejects Accusations of Pressure on Federation Over Balogun's Red Card — Фонтанка
- FIFA Rejects Belgium's Appeal Against the Cancellation of American Forward Balogun's Red Card — Вечерняя Москва
- Not Your Business. FIFA Committee Rejects Belgium's Protest Against Balogun's Match Eligibility — Фонтанка