After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Folarin Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

The USMNT's lead scorer in this World Cup received the red card in the second half of the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA is helping Trump make the World Cup all about Trump

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jul 7, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Folarin Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

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After his suspension is lifted, Folarin Balogun has little impact in US loss

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 6, 2026

U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president

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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun had little impact in US World Cup loss

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

After controversial ban lift, Balogun had little impact in U.S. World Cup loss

Vail DailyCenter· Jul 6, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

KRON4Center· Jul 6, 2026

'We can't win this way': Bay Area rep slams FIFA's 'capitulation' on Balogun red card

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The Daily WireRight· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Describes His Call With FIFA President Before Last-Minute Decision On U.S. Suspension

Fox NewsRight· Jul 3, 2026

USA's Folarin Balogun criticizes referee's red card in first comments since controversial ruling

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Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 3, 2026

US striker Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 3, 2026

US striker Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup

Fox NewsRight· Jul 3, 2026

Yes, the United States was treated unfairly by the controversial Folarin Balogun red card decision

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 3, 2026

Mike Vorel: Reasons US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card doesn’t sit right

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Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· Jul 6, 2026

James Corden explains Folarin Balogun's World Cup reversal: 'Trump card'

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 3, 2026

‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

All the presidents’ meddling: the Balogun scandal shows how Fifa can break football | Barney Ronay

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Jul 2US forward Folarin Balogun got a red card. What does that mean for the USMNT?
  2. Jul 2Reasons U.S. World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card doesn’t sit right
  3. Jul 5FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
  4. Jul 6Trump's World Cup Intervention Sparks Global Backlash Against FIFA Over Team USA Star Folarin Balogun
  5. Jul 6After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun had little impact in US World Cup loss

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Last development · Jul 6 — After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun had little impact in US World Cup loss