‘Justice is served’: Donald Trump mocked after United States loss
The U.S. Men’s National Team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup following a controversial decision by FIFA to lift a suspension on player Folarin Balogun. The reversal, reportedly prompted by a call from President Donald Trump, drew significant public mockery.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy, as he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as FIFA president Gianni Infantino stands next to him, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo Dave Kelsey Tue, July 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM UTC · 4 min read The United States Men’s National Team got a significant boost on Sunday when FIFA announced that striker Folarin Balogun would be eligible to play in Monday’s match against Belgium in the round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his red card in the previous round.
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