World Cup 2026: Trump says he intervened to overturn red card in what has become a historic scandal

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The US president said on Monday he only asked for a 'review', but Fifa's reversal has caused global outrage US President Donald Trump addresses reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on 6 July 2026 (Evan Vucci/Reuters) Off US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he called Fifa boss Gianni Infantino directly to ask him to "review" a red card handed down to one of the US team's breakout stars, Folarin Balogun, last week. On Sunday, Fifa stunned the sports wor