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FIFA has dramatically overturned U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension just days after his controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing him to return for the United States' FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The decision has sparked intense controversy after reports emerged that the White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino's office to request a review of the incident. Shortly after the reversal, President Donald Trump celebrated the decision on social media, thanking FIFA for correcting what he called a "great injustice." While FIFA has not publicly confirmed that the White House influenced its ruling, the sequence of events has fueled widespread speculation and accusations of favoritism among football fans. Watch the full story, the controversial red card, and the growing debate surrounding one of the biggest World Cup controversies yet.