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Balogun says ‘outside noise’ over Trump’s red card reversal made things ‘difficult’ before World Cup loss

Balogun said the FIFA ruling and Trump’s intervention added outside pressure as more than 33 million watched the Belgium match on Fox.

  • Folarin Balogun admitted that the controversy over his overturned red card added pressure and nerves on the U.S. World Cup team before their 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
  • Balogun was originally red-carded and suspended for a foul against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the red card was later overturned after a call from U.S. President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
  • FIFA's video assistant referee had issued the red card after a replay review, but FIFA did not provide an official explanation for rescinding it.
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Expressen broke the news in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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