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U.S. lead scorer Folarin Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA president, sources say
By Kerry Breen at CBS4 Miami
· July 6, 2026
· 4 min read
Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Inf
Key takeaway Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday and spoke about the suspension against the 25-year-old striker, sources familiar with the call told CBS News.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's large Latin American and Caribbean communities are likely to be closely watching the World Cup match between the US and Belgium, and the reinstatement of Folarin Balogun is a significant development for local soccer fans. Many residents in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood have strong ties to international soccer and will be interested in seeing how the US team performs with Balogun back on the field. The fact that the match's outcome will determine which team advances to the quarterfinals adds to the excitement and stakes for local fans. As the US team competes on the national stage, Miamians will be paying attention to the results and cheering on their favorite players, including Balogun. The city's diverse community will be united in their support for the US team, and the local atmosphere will likely be electric as the match unfolds.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Inf
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