World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
6 Jul 2026, 15:42 GMT
Topic: Sports
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-trump-fifa-and-the-balogun-controversy/a-77848357?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.