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Trump called FIFA president after game to review Team USA’s Balogun’s red card, source says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk RONALD BLUM and MICHELLE L. PRICE , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 5, 2026
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Key points Trump confirmed that he contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a second look at the punishment. President Donald Trump recently commented on a World Cup referee's decision, calling it horrible.
President Donald Trump recently commented on a World Cup referee's decision, calling it horrible. He stated that he asked for a review of the red card issued against US star forward Folarin Balogun.
Trump confirmed that he contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a second look at the punishment. The red card was given for a foul tackle during a match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Further details on the incident and Trump's involvement are available from the source, including the outcome of the review and its impact on the World Cup matches.
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Category: local Published: July 5, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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