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Trump comments on FIFA's red card decision amid USA's loss to Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Trump comments on FIFA's red card decision amid USA's loss to Belgium

Summary

During a press conference on July 7, 2026, US President Donald Trump discussed Folarin Balogun's recent red card suspension ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. Trump claimed to be unaware of what a red card entailed and criticized the referee's decision during the match. Despite the controversy, the USA lost 4-1 to Belgium, with FIFA's intervention in Balogun's suspension being a central topic of debate. The football community is expected to continue discussions surrounding the incident.

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By the Numbers

•USA lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16.
•Trump expressed surprise over the power of a red card decision.
•He criticized referee Raphael Claus for his officiating history.
•The debate over FIFA's intervention on Balogun's suspension continues.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — 🤯 The peak of Balogun-gate: Trump didn't know what a red card was

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In the end, it had no sporting impact because Belgium also beat the USA convincingly 4–1 with Folarin Balogun. But the debate over FIFA’s intervention in the striker’s suspension after his red c...
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