FIFA Overturns Red Card for Balogun | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Folarin Balogun, the U.S. striker who lit up the World Cup with three goals, got a red card — but FIFA just overturned it, a rare move since 1962. Trump praised the decision as justice served, while Belgium called it absurd, likening it to April Fools’ Day. Balogun’s card came from a VAR-reviewed ankle step deemed unintentional by his team, who argue it’s unfair to punish him when other fouls went unpunished. FIFA’s response? A one-year probation — another red card in that time triggers the original ban plus new penalties. This sets a wild new precedent, sparking debate and forcing teams to…