FIFA Breaks 64-Year Precedent, Reverses World Cup Red Card After Trump Intervention

Donald Trump persuaded FIFA to nullify a red card suspension for USMNT player Folarin Balogun—the first reversal since 1962. Trump took public credit for prompting the review while stipulating FIFA made the final decision. The precedent signals other governments may now cite executive pressure to challenge officiating, reshaping how geopolitical interest intersects with sporting governance.