Episode
Unpacking the FIFA red card controversy
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- ABC News Top Stories
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 215
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Summary
The powerful organisation that rules world soccer, FIFA, is once again at the centre of a controversy. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the independent disciplinary committee's decision to clear American striker Folarin Balogun to play in the USA's Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Balogun received a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which automatically triggered a one-game ban, a huge blow for the co-hosts to lose their leading tournament goalscorer. But after FIFA, seemingly out of nowhere, decided to suspend that punishment, a maelstrom of criticism has been unleashed at the governing body, its figurehead, and US President Donald Trump.