Folarin Balogun

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Folarin Balogun, a forward for the United States national football team, received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for stepping on an opponent's ankle. The decision was later suspended by FIFA's disciplinary bodies, which stated that the ruling was made independently and not influenced by external pressures, though claims emerged about intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Recent coverage

• UEFA President Boycotted the 2026 World Cup Final Over a Controversial FIFA Decision — Вести
• The Guardian: IOC will not punish FIFA for cancelling a red card at the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
• Trump: The disqualification of Balogan is the most memorable situation at the World Cup — Вести
• Durnovo: Cancelling Folarin Balogán's red card opens Pandora's box in football — Вести
• US Soccer Team Player Balogan Claims No Involvement in Red Card Disqualification Reversal — Вести
• FIFA fines US striker $40k after red card scandal — Коммерсантъ
• FIFA President Calls the Decision to Disqualify Baloghan Independent — Коммерсантъ
• FIFA deems Belgium's appeal regarding Balogan's red card unacceptable — Вести
• Trump claims he didn't know the meaning of a red card in football — Вечерняя Москва
• Belgian Football Association Accuses FIFA of Malfeasance in Baloghan Case — Коммерсантъ
• Trump Confirms Call to FIFA Head Regarding Review of Baloghan's Disqualification — Коммерсантъ
• UEFA: FIFA has crossed all boundaries with its decision to revoke Balogan's red card — Вести
• Trump Calls FIFA to Revoke Red Card for US Team Top Scorer — Вечерняя Москва
• US National Team Wins Playoff Match at the World Cup for the First Time in 24 Years — Вечерняя Москва
• USA Team Defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina Team to Advance to Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup — Вести