Balogun comments on red card controversy affecting USMNT
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
United States striker Folarin Balogun addressed the recent red card controversy impacting the USMNT. He stated he anticipated that former President Trump's involvement in reversing his World Cup suspension would lead to significant backlash. Balogun's remarks come as the team navigates the implications of this incident ahead of upcoming matches.
- •Folarin Balogun discussed the red card controversy on July 14, 2026.
- •He predicted backlash from Trump's involvement in his suspension overturn.
- •The controversy could affect USMNT's preparation and strategy moving forward.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Tim Ream admits he disagrees with Folarin Balogun following USMNT World Cup controversy
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence On Trump Red Card Row: ‘I Was In Shock’
- 5:02 PMBBC Sport — Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
- 4:52 PMESPN — Balogun: Red card 'controversy' affected USMNT
- 4:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Folarin Balogun: Ban reversal caused ‘a lot of outside noise, and that’s hard to avoid’
"US striker’s red card was suspended after Trump calls Fifa president accused of breaching neutrality rules United States striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he predicted President Trump’s involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would “cause a lot of controversy.” The Monaco forward was sent off with a red card in the United States’ round-of-32 meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina, but Fifa’s disciplinary committee then suspended the one-match ban for a year, allowing Balogun to participate in the Americans’ last-16 loss to Belgium. Continue reading...
"One of the biggest talking points of this summer’s World Cup has been Folarin Balogun’s red card being overturned by FIFA. It was a decision that even saw President Donald Trump play his role to make the USMNT striker available for the last 16 game against Belgium.
"USMNT forward Folarin Balogun has revealed that he knew the decision to suspend his World Cup red card punishment would The Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence On Trump Red Card Row: ‘I Was In Shock’ first appeared on The Blast
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:51 AMTim Ream admits he disagrees with Folarin Balogun following USMNT World Cup controversy
One of the biggest talking points of this summer’s World Cup has been Folarin Balogun’s red card being overturned by FIFA. It was a decision that even saw President Donald Trump play his role to make the USMNT striker available for the last 16 game against Belgium.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 10:00 PMFolarin Balogun Breaks Silence On Trump Red Card Row: ‘I Was In Shock’
USMNT forward Folarin Balogun has revealed that he knew the decision to suspend his World Cup red card punishment would The Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence On Trump Red Card Row: ‘I Was In Shock’ first appeared on The Blast
- ESPNJul 14, 2026, 4:52 PMBalogun: Red card 'controversy' affected USMNT
United States striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he predicted President Trump's involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would "cause a lot of controversy."
- BBC SportJul 14, 2026, 5:02 PMBalogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.
- The Guardian SportJul 14, 2026, 4:06 PMFolarin Balogun: Ban reversal caused ‘a lot of outside noise, and that’s hard to avoid’
US striker’s red card was suspended after Trump calls Fifa president accused of breaching neutrality rules United States striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he predicted President Trump’s involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would “cause a lot of controversy.” The Monaco forward was sent off with a red card in the United States’ round-of-32 meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina, but Fifa’s disciplinary committee then suspended the one-match ban for a year, allowing Balogun to participate in the Americans’ last-16 loss to Belgium. Continue reading...
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