Balogun Eligibility Ruling: FIFA Denies Belgium Appeal; Trump Says He Called Infantino

FIFA rejected Belgium’s challenge to Folarin Balogun’s eligibility after overturning his one‑match World Cup suspension for a red card; the RBFA had contested Balogun’s eligibility with the U.S. Soccer Federation, while UEFA condemned FIFA’s move. Separately, Trump confirmed he spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Balogun’s suspension and praised FIFA’s U-turn.