President Donald Trump’s inquiry with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the red card penalty issued to Team USA player Folarin Balogun has ignited controversy in the soccer world just before the critical round of 16 match between Team USA and Belgium.

On Sunday, FIFA’s independent board reversed Balogun’s red card suspension. It was subsequently revealed that Trump had made an inquiry to Infantino, with whom he has appeared multiple times over the past year.

The decision drew criticism from Belgium and several figures within the soccer community, who questioned misconduct in the sport. Europe’s soccer federation described the reversal as “incomprehensible.”

In other news, Trump Accounts, an investment platform created by the One Big Beautiful Bill, opened for investing on Saturday and will have a formal launch Monday morning at the White House, where President Trump will meet with stock market leaders as trading begins.

Following the holiday weekend celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Trump’s schedule includes traveling to Ankara, Turkey, late Monday for the NATO Summit. He is expected to hold bilateral meetings on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Additionally, a five-day preliminary hearing begins Monday in Utah for the murder case involving Charlie Kirk. For the first time, Kirk’s parents and widow will be present in the courtroom alongside defendant Tyler Robinson.

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