In an unusual move, FIFA rescinded the suspension of US national team forward Folarin Balogun, who had been red-carded against Bosnia and was set to miss the Belgium match. US President Donald Trump personally thanked FIFA, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
In a highly unusual development, FIFA has rescinded the red-card suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). Balogun was sent off during the US's 2–0 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, which the team played with ten men and still advanced. He had been expected to miss the upcoming match against Belgium, a key group-stage fixture. The decision was preceded by direct personal thanks from US President Donald Trump to FIFA, a step that Rozentzweig described as highly irregular. No official explanation from FIFA has been reported, and the full context of the decision remains unclear. As The Zioneer reported on July 2, the US had already secured advancement to the next stage in that match despite the numerical disadvantage.
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