# Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.

- Published: 2026-07-07T07:33:42Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T22:49:33Z
- Section: Sports
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world/europe/fifa-trump-infantino-world-cup-red-card.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Soccer
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There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

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