Balogun Red Card Reversal Triggers FIFA Controversy and Diplomatic Fallout
Balogun’s red card for a stomp in the USA’s World Cup win over Bosnia was suspended after Donald Trump urged Infantino to review, allowing him to face Belgium and sparking sharp backlash from Belgium, UEFA and former officials who say it undermines fairness and sets a dangerous precedent; the ruling centers on conflicting FIFA rules (Article 27’s suspension vs automatic bans under other provisions) and has become one of the tournament’s defining controversies.