Archive · 25 Jul 2026

IOC Won't Investigate Infantino Over Trump's World Cup Intervention

IOC Won't Investigate Infantino Over Trump's World Cup Intervention

During the FIFA World Cup, a US player named Folarin Balogun received a red card in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Normally, this would mean he couldn't play in the next match.

However, FIFA decided to let him play in the next match against Belgium.

Later, it was revealed that US President Donald Trump had talked to FIFA President Gianni Infantino about this.

Some people complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), thinking this was unfair.

But the IOC said they couldn't investigate because it's not their job to look into World Cup decisions.

So, FIFA's decision stands, and there won't be any further investigation.

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