USA could face disqualification from World Cup after Donald Trump's admission due to FIFA rule
The United States national soccer team faces potential FIFA disqualification from the 2026 World Cup following President Donald Trump's claims of influencing a FIFA disciplinary decision. Trump publicly stated he pressured FIFA officials to overturn a suspension for player Folarin Balogun, raising concerns about government interference in sports governance.
Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images 1 / 2 USA could face disqualification from World Cup after Donald Trump's admission due to FIFA rule Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images 1 / 2 USA could face disqualification from World Cup after Donald Trump's admission due to FIFA rule Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images 2 / 2 USA could face disqualification from World Cup after Donald Trump’s admission due to FIFA rule Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Kieran Doody Mon, July 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTC · 2 min read Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images The USMNT could face disqualification from the 2026 World Cup due to government interference after Donald Trump declared, “I got them to do it” amid global controversy as FIFA decided to suspend Folarin Balogun ’s ban vs Belgium .
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