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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Crash Out Of World Cup As Trump Controversy Overshadows Tournament
Caption: US Crash Out Of World Cup As Trump Controversy Overshadows Tournament. The United States were knocked out of the World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16. The match was overshadowed by controversy after U.S. President Donald Trump asked Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension. FIFA suspended Balogun's one-match ban, allowing him to play, a decision Trump praised as “brilliant.” The move sparked criticism from UEFA, the Belgian Football Association and several national federations, who said it undermined confidence in FIFA's disciplinary system. Belgium challenged Balogun's eligibility before kickoff, but FIFA rejected the appeal and the striker started the match. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium secured a convincing victory to book their place in the quarter-finals. Infantino confirmed Trump had called him but insisted FIFA's judicial bodies made the decision independently and according to the rules. Trump also questioned the refereeing, while England are reportedly considering an appeal over Jarell Quansah's red card following the Balogun ruling. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Donald Trump,Folarin Balogun,Gianni Infantino,Charles De Ketelaere,Belgium,USA,World Cup,FIFA,UEFA,football,red card,VAR,Jarell Quansah,quarter-finals
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