World Cup 2026: USA fly after the scandal of Folarin Balogun against Belgium from the World Cup
Balogun was sent off for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina but allowed to play the co-hosts’ round of 16 defeat to Belgium after his ban was..
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The decision appeared to be the first time since 1962 that punishment for a World Cup offense was suspended in the tournament, increasing scrutiny on Infantino's control of FIFA and his close association with Trump. FIFA's disciplinary committee on Sunday (July 5, 2026) provisionally lifted the suspension for one year and fined Balogun $40,000, which the USSF can pay. And I thought this at the time, it would have been a good play for either Balogun or Mauricio Pochettino to just say, actually, I don't think that's right for football, the integrity of the game, the integrity of the sport.
Furthermore, The decision came after a personal intervention from Donald Trump, with the US president bragging about calling Infantino to ask for a “review” of the striker’s sanction. The pardon of striker Folarin Balogun has rather harmed the team.
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The decision appeared to be the first time since 1962 that punishment for a World Cup offense was suspended in the tournament, increasing scrutiny on Infantino's control of FIFA and his close association with Trump.
according to The Hindu - HomeFIFA's disciplinary committee on Sunday (July 5, 2026) provisionally lifted the suspension for one year and fined Balogun $40,000, which the USSF can pay.
according to The Hindu - HomeAnd I thought this at the time, it would have been a good play for either Balogun or Mauricio Pochettino to just say, actually, I don't think that's right for football, the integrity of the game, the integrity of the sport.
according to The IndependentThe decision came after a personal intervention from Donald Trump, with the US president bragging about calling Infantino to ask for a “review” of the striker’s sanction.
according to The IndependentThe pardon of striker Folarin Balogun has rather harmed the team.
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