FIFA's one-member committee makes decision on Balogun's suspension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The decision regarding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension for the Round of 16 match against Belgium was made by the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Mohammad al-Kamali. This has drawn attention as it was revealed that no committee input was involved, despite FIFA's claims of independent judicial processes. The context of the decision includes speculation that influence from President Trump may have affected the outcome, although it became moot following Belgium's decisive victory over the U.S. last Monday night. The implications for future disciplinary actions could lead to calls for more transparency and a reevaluation of the committee's practices.
- •Folarin Balogun suspended for one match against Belgium.
- •Decision made unilaterally by FIFA Disciplinary Committee chairman.
- •Concerns raised over potential external influence from President Trump.
- •Belgium defeated the U.S. 4-1, making the suspension irrelevant.
- •This incident may trigger reevaluation of FIFA's disciplinary procedures.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Report: One person, not a committee, made the Flo Balogun decision
"Although it feels more like a year, it's been only one week since it became crystal clear that President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the one-game suspension that U.S. striker Folarin Balogun was due to serve for the Round of 16 match against Belgium.
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