US Crashes Out of World Cup as Storm over Trump Interference Overshadows Tournament
- The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, losing 4-1 to Belgium in a match overshadowed by allegations of political interference by President Donald Trump on behalf of Folarin Balogun.
- Following a request from Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reviewed the red-card ban on Balogun, leading FIFA to suspend the penalty for a one-year probationary period, which Trump called a "brilliant decision."
- UEFA expressed "disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision," while the Swiss Football Association joined other critics in denouncing the move, as even former FIFA President Sepp Blatter questioned the overturning of the rule.
- Defending the official, the Brazilian FA called referee Raphael Claus an "exemplary professional" after Trump questioned his integrity, while England manager Thomas Tuchel is considering appealing a red card against Jarell Quansah from Sunday's win.
- Infantino insisted FIFA's judicial bodies operated "independently and autonomously," though the controversy follows his attendance at Trump's Peace meeting earlier this year, raising questions about FIFA's political neutrality.
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US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament
The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten emphatically by Belgium in a match overshadowed by allegations of political interference by U.S. President Donald Trump on behalf of the co-hosts. U.S. leading goalscorer Folarin Balogun was allowed to play in the match after Trump asked the head of football’s governing body, […]
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Trump Stirs Political Storm Around World Cup
"For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump," CNN reports."But in an extraordinary twist following an appeal from the president, star US goal-scorer Folarin Balogun will play in the knockout clash with Belgium on Monday,
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