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President Donald Trump speaks about FIFA after ringing the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq in the Oval Office at the White House, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Washington.

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Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome. Trump told reporters Monday all he did was "ask for a review." The Republican president confirms he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked for another look at the punishment against Folarin Balogun in the United States’ 2-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week in California. Trump says FIFA made the final call to lift Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban for a foul tackle. The change allows Balogun to play in Monday’s round of 16 match with Belgium in Seattle.