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News about the 2026 World Cup  Trump is pleased: Balogun is eligible to play against Belgium
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News about the 2026 World Cup Trump is pleased: Balogun is eligible to play against Belgium

The FIFA has overturned the suspension of American footballer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. Balogun had been shown a red card in the previous round but received a suspended ban instead. This decision was praised by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly thanked FIFA for correcting what he called a great injustice.

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News about the 2026 World Cup Trump is pleased: Balogun is eligible to play against Belgium

The FIFA has overturned the suspension of American footballer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. Balogun had been shown a red card in the previous round but received a suspended ban instead. This decision was praised by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly thanked FIFA for correcting what he called a great injustice.

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