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Trump Requests Review of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup Red Card in Call with FIFA President

President Trump discussed the controversial red card issued to Folarin Balogun during the World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and urged FIFA to reconsider the decision.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:40 PM NBC Politics

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On July 6, 2026, President Trump revealed details of a phone call with FIFA President Gianni Infantino concerning the red card given to Folarin Balogun in the World Cup game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trump stated that the foul leading to the red card "wasn't a foul" and requested a review of the penalty. Meanwhile, Belgium is appealing FIFA's decision to uphold the red card against Balogun.

In related news, Paul Pelosi has apologized following an alleged hit-and-run incident in California. Additionally, Trump has been active in other arenas, including attending the NATO Summit following the America at 250 festivities, taking a hard stance against communism during his July 4 speech, and promoting the SAVE America Act.

The National Mall in Washington, D.C., recently reopened after severe weather caused crowds to seek shelter.

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