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Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 6, 2026
· 6 min read
GENEVA (AP) — Soccer leaders questioned the World Cup’s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event’s modern history Monday.
The furor centered on a phone call that President Donald Trump made last week to FIFA head Gianni Infantino to make the case that U.S. striker Folarin Balogun...
Key takeaway The decision appeared to be the first time since 1962 that punishment for a World Cup offense was suspended in the tournament, increasing scrutiny on Infantino’s control of FIFA and his close association with Trump.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? GENEVA (AP) — Soccer leaders questioned the World Cup’s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event’s modern history Monday.
The furor centered on a phone call that President Donald Trump made last week to FIFA head Gianni Infantino to make the case that U.S. striker Folarin Balogun...
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