FIFA accused of double standards after controversial Folarin Balogun ban reversal at World Cup
FIFA is under fire after making an unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United States striker is now eligible to face Belgium despite receiving a red card for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA's use of Article 27, reported involvement of President Donald Trump and other US officials, and strong criticism from Belgium, Rudi Garcia, and Micah Richards have sparked a global debate over fairness, political neutrality, and the integrity of the tournament's disciplinary system.
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