Trump’s Call and FIFA’s Ban: The U.S. Soccer Scandal That Ended a World Cup Run
FIFA barred two U.S. Soccer officials from the Belgium match after protocol breaches, while a controversial red‑card decision involving striker Folarin Balogun was overturned following a call from President Donald Trump. The U.S. lost 4‑1 and was eliminated, with manager Mauricio Pochettino attributing the defeat to performance issues.
Jul 11, 2026
