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Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions

South China Morning Post 06 July 2026 3h ago
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions
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With the integrity of Fifa and the World Cup under attack from European football leaders, Fifa President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from US President Donald Trump before US forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later on Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the US match against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest
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