By Tag Clar Editorial
In the group match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup, the United States national team's leading striker, Fularin Balogan, after a harsh foul, received a red card and was barred from the knockout (KO) match for the US team.
Why the red card?
The referee's judgment regarding the severity of Balogan's offense is controversial; some believe the decision was overly harsh and could have been resolved with a yellow card, while others argue that his conduct posed a serious danger to the opposing player.
Do Trump and Infantino have a hand in this?
The outlet watson.de claims that U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were involved in the decisions related to Balogan's suspension. This claim was made by watson.de, which does not confirm or deny its accuracy.
Until a final ruling is issued, Balogan is considered innocent; his or the United States national team's official response has not yet been released.
