Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun is now eligible to play in Monday's match against Belgium after his one-game ban for a red card was lifted. CBS News confirmed President Trump called FIFA's president about the suspension. Nicole Valdes reports.
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U.S. star's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA president
Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun is now eligible to play in Monday's match against Belgium after his one-game ban for a red card was lifted. CBS News confirmed President Trump called FIFA's president about the suspension. Nicole Valdes reports.
Published July 6, 2026, 12:51 PM
Updated July 6, 2026, 12:58 PM4.4K
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