We can't say for sure Trump's phone call caused the decision because we don't know the full details of the conversation.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off ...

Donald Trump‘s intervention in Folarin Balogun‘s World Cup suspension is now threatening to create fresh problems for FIFA.

Gianni Infantino’s angry World Cup response brought Donald Trump into a FIFA controversy over Folarin Balogun and political ...

President Donald Trump had a humiliating outburst during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the White House in February 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The two world leaders ...

FIFA has endured decades of scandals from kickbacks to sprawling criminal conspiracy. Trump red card call added fuel to the fire.

Trump frequently pushes the boundaries of long-standing norms. He also has a history of using phone calls to pressure officials to reach an outcome he wants.

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United ...

Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.

Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the red card, and Europe erupted, but the rule FIFA cited is not new or unprecedented.

The United States men's national team will have its star striker Folarin Balogun available when it takes on Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 at Seattle Stadium on Monday, and the Stars ...