Trump Thanks FIFA for Balogun's World Cup Red Card Suspension

On Sunday, Donald Trump expressed gratitude towards FIFA for suspending the red card issued to Folarin Balogun, which would have prevented him from participating in the USA's World Cup match against Belgium. Balogun had received a straight red card during the last 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the USA lost 2-0.

Trump's statement on the Truth Social platform described the reversal of the red card as a correction of a "great injustice." The FIFA statement referenced Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which allows for the implementation of match suspensions and probationary periods for one year. Additionally, U.S.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the red card to be rescinded, further emphasizing the political interest in the matter.