Trump, Infantino, Fifa, Balogun... Five questions about the unprecedented scandal that shakes the 2026 World Cup
Folarin Balogun celebrates his goal against Bosnia in the 16th World Cup final of the 2026 Football Cup on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. - What
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Summary
Expelled in the 16th final against Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-0), the US striker Folarin Balogun was to miss the eighth against Belgium on Monday in Seattle. Premium Article, Subscribers only When politics mixes with football: the World Cup 2026 is probably experiencing its first big scandal. Mauricio Pochettino dribble on questions about Trump's interference with Balogun: "It's a victory for football" This disappearance is in addition to the case that the RBFA is attacking Fifa in this Balogun case.
Furthermore, A call to the winning Fifa since the attacker will be present against the Belgians. Five questions to decipher this thunderstorm.
The same facts are framed differently: Center — “scandal”, “controversy” ; Right — “scandal”.
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Expelled in the 16th final against Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-0), the US striker Folarin Balogun was to miss the eighth against Belgium on Monday in Seattle.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésPremium Article, Subscribers only When politics mixes with football: the World Cup 2026 is probably experiencing its first big scandal.
according to Ouest-France — À la UneMauricio Pochettino dribble on questions about Trump's interference with Balogun: "It's a victory for football" This disappearance is in addition to the case that the RBFA is attacking Fifa in this Balogun case.
according to DH Les Sports+A call to the winning Fifa since the attacker will be present against the Belgians.
according to Ouest-France — À la UneFive questions to decipher this thunderstorm.
according to Le Figaro — Actualités
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