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Trump’s Call to FIFA President Sparks Controversy Over U.S. Soccer Win

President Trump faces criticism after contacting FIFA’s president regarding a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, raising questions about the legitimacy of the U.S. victory.

Jul 7, 2026, 2:14 AM NBC Politics

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President Donald Trump is under scrutiny following a phone call to the president of FIFA concerning a red card controversy involving U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun. The call has sparked debate and could "put an asterisk" on the United States' recent win, according to NBC Politics.

As Trump prepares to attend a NATO summit in Turkey, NBC News correspondents Julie Tsirkin, Courtney Kube, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discussed how the NATO meeting might renew focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, NBC’s Kelly O'Donnell and Steve Patterson analyzed the fallout from Trump’s intervention in the soccer dispute.

Additional political issues were also highlighted, including an investigation into Alaska Senate candidate Dan Sullivan, concerns over Trump’s rhetoric surrounding the July Fourth speech, and the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential firing power.

The controversy underscores the intersection of sports and politics as Trump’s actions continue to draw attention domestically and internationally.

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Trump call with FIFA president over red card controversy could ‘put an asterisk’ on U.S. win

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