Trump Intervened With FIFA – Balogun Cleared to Play Against Belgium at World Cup

US President Donald Trump personally contacted the FIFA president to contest the red card shown to Folarin Balogun during the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina round-of-16 match at the 2026 World Cup. Trump declared "it was not a foul" and voiced suspicions about the referee. As a result, Balogun's suspension was overturned and he will be eligible to play against Belgium in the quarter-finals.