In March, President Donald Trump made a personal appeal to FIFA’s top executive. He also kept informed through daily briefings. Meanwhile, the White House provided its legal team to aid U.S. Soccer in their appeal efforts.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino met with President Trump in the Oval Office to discuss matters related to U.S. soccer. This meeting set the backdrop for a significant series of events.
On July 6, 2026, at 11:34 AM EDT, shortly after the U.S. soccer team’s victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, senior officials from the Trump administration launched a behind-the-scenes effort.
The focus of the endeavor was to overturn a red card given to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. This was crucial as the team prepared for an important World Cup match against Belgium.
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