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World Cup 2026: US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban suspended by Fifa
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Adwaidh Rajan, Dale Johnson
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Fifa has suspended a one-game ban for US striker Folarin Balogun following a direct intervention by US President Donald Trump. The decision has drawn criticism from the Royal Belgian Football Association, who are currently investigating their options in response to the ruling.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Folarin Balogun has scored three goals for co-hosts United States at this World Cup
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