Folarin Balogun

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Folarin Balogun is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for the United States national team and currently represents Monaco. He gained international attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after receiving a red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which should have resulted in his automatic suspension; however, FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended this ban, allowing him to play in the round of 16 against Belgium.

Recent coverage

• 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
• 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
• FIFA suspends the red card of a US player: what happened — Вечерняя Москва
• Trump personally asked FIFA to review Balogun's disqualification — Ведомости
• UEFA Criticizes FIFA Over Decision to Disqualify US National Team Player — Фонтанка
• UEFA Criticizes FIFA for Cancelling Balogun's Disqualification — Ведомости
• UEFA Criticizes FIFA After Decision to Suspend Balogun's Disqualification — Вечерняя Москва
• Politico: UEFA will support Belgium in scandal over US player's disqualification cancellation at the 2026 World Cup — Коммерсантъ
• Trump mentioned a referee's dishonesty in conversation with Infantino after Balogun was sent off — Вести