Guardian Australia · World Cup 2026

Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale

· By Matthughes
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The surprise move deeming the US striker eligible to play came after the American president reached out to the governing body to appeal for the change

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