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Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office...
Key takeaway But he said FIFA made the final call to lift Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban for a foul tackle, allowing him to play in Monday’s round of 16 match with Belgium in Seattle.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For Tomball residents who follow international soccer, the controversy surrounding the World Cup red card call may seem distant, but it has implications for the local sports community. The fact that President Trump intervened in the matter, even if only to ask for a review, raises questions about the role of external influences in sports decision-making. In Tomball, where youth soccer leagues and clubs are popular, the debate over referee calls and fair play is likely to resonate with parents and coaches. The incident may also spark discussions about the use of video review in local sports, and whether it can lead to more accurate or more contentious calls. As the World Cup continues, Tomball soccer fans will be watching to see how the situation unfolds, and whether the debate over the red card call has any lasting impact on the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office...
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