World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy

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BBC News - Top Stories 2 hours ago • bbc.co.uk

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

United States President Donald Trump says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stain" on the World Cup.

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DW - Top Stories 6 hours ago • dw.com

World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy

One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.

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