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UPDATED Jul 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET

Jul 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET

Fifa lifts Balogun red ban after Trump call

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Fifa cleared Folarin Balogun to play Belgium after a call from President Donald Trump.

WHO: Fifa; President Donald Trump

WHAT: Fifa lifted Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban, clearing him to face Belgium.

WHEN: Jul 6, 2026 at 6:24 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Fifa lifted the ban after a call from President Donald Trump.

How this story developed (showing 8 of 8 earlier reports)

Infantino targeted by Olympic ethics complaint after Trump credit · Jul 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
FIFA reverses red card after Trump phone call · Jul 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun ban · Jul 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
FIFA lifts Balogun suspension after Trump call · Jul 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Trump details FIFA call over Balogun red card · Jul 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Belgium loses appeal over Balogun eligibility · Jul 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
UEFA says FIFA crossed a red line on U.S. red card · Jul 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
FIFA lifts Balogun’s World Cup suspension after Trump call · Jul 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET

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