World Cup 2026: FIFA cancels US attacker Balogun's red card; Trump cries 'thank you'

FIFA has annulled the red card suspension for American forward Folarin Balogun, clearing him to participate in the upcoming World Cup match. Balogun had been set to miss the United States' Round of 16 game against Belgium following his expulsion in a previous match.

The decision by the sport's governing body to overturn the suspension has drawn a positive reaction from former President Donald Trump. He took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to thank FIFA for what he described as "doing the right thing and reversing a great injustice."

Balogun, a key offensive player for the US team, received a direct red card during the Round of 16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite the incident, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee reviewed the case and decided to suspend the one-game ban for a probationary period of one year. This means any similar offense within the next year could result in the original suspension being reinstated, along with further penalties.

The forward, who plays club football for Monaco, had scored the opening goal in the match before his expulsion. His availability for the crucial game against Belgium is a significant boost for the US team's aspirations in the tournament.

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Thank you to FIFA for doing the right thing and reversing a great injustice!