Trump's intervention in Balogun red card prompts FIFA to revisit suspension rules.
Context
What happened: Reports say FIFA will revisit rules that prohibit red-card suspensions, four months after Folarin Balogun's red card in the USMNT's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina was lifted before the Belgium game. President Donald Trump said he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review.
Key numbers: U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium. Infantino, eight vice presidents and 28 other members meet Thursday.
Why it matters: Critics call the Trump and Infantino relationship a conflict of interest. The meeting will also review the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump in December.
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Oct 15, 2026 03:55 PM ET