NOW - Trump confirms he spoke to FIFA President, asked for a review, calls the referee that gave the red card "very suspect," and says the red card "wasn't a foul, that wasn't even an infraction... he didn't do anything wrong... that's very unfair."
🇲🇽🏴England just kicked Mexico out of the World Cup and started a massive 'Wonderwall' singalong with fans at the Azteca.
Unbelievable vibes.
Writer: Daniyal
🇺🇸🇧🇪 FIFA just reversed U.S. striker Balogun’s red card
He’s playing against Belgium now.
Belgium coach calling it an “April Fools' joke” is actually sending me 🤣
Source: NY Post / Writer: Claudio
🚨 BREAKING:
🇺🇸 Trump personally called FIFA chief Infantino and urged him to reconsider Balogun’s red-card suspension.
This hasn't happened at a World Cup since 1962...
Source: NYT / Writer: Samuel
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The Royal Belgian Football Association has released a statement in regard to Folarin Balogun being able to play against them.
"The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match on Monday, 6 July at 5:00 p.m. (Seattle time)."
"FIFA bases its decision on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This provision states that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may decide to suspend the enforcement of a previously imposed disciplinary sanction."
"However, Article 66.4 of the same FIFA Disciplinary Code clearly provides that a red card (sending-off) automatically results in a suspension for the team's next match, as has been the case for all previous red cards issued during this FIFA World Cup."
"Furthermore, and irrespective of the above, the decision is in direct contradiction with the provisions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Competition Regulations, as set out in Article 10.5:
"If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team's subsequent match. In addition, further sanctions may be imposed."
"The automatic nature of such a suspension was also explicitly reaffirmed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Circular No. 16, which was distributed to all participating member associations on 12 May 2026."
"The same rule is reiterated at every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Coordination Meeting prior to each match and is included in all FIFA World Cup 2026 workshop presentations.
"In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options."
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The White House contacted FIFA directly to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card.
FIFA declined to comment on the call itself, pointing instead to the decision of its independent disciplinary committee. Sources maintain the ruling was made solely under Article 27 and was not influenced by any external intervention.
(Source: @JacobsBen)
🇺🇸 Donald Trump: "Thank you FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice."
FRANCE: Police are preparing for the country to turn into a “war zone” ahead of the Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final match.
Authorities are reportedly expecting a scenario of total chaos and destruction that could last for days, regardless of who wins.
🚨🇬🇧British police are literally fleeing from Moroccans who are smashing a police car.
The invaders even managed to open the trunk, yet the police still didn't respond.
In the UK, foreigners do as they please, while natives can't fly their own flag.
🇦🇷🇺🇸 Argentine fans found a robot, put the national team shirt on it, and made it dance to their songs.
They really are turning everything into a party 😂
Writer: Sol