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FIFA Disciplinary Chairman Alone Reverses US Player’s World Cup Suspension

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אדם מיכלשווילי

First reported by Ynet · Jul 13, 2026

What happened

Mohammad Al Kamali, FIFA disciplinary chairman, single-handedly overturned US player Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, allowing him to play against Belgium. The decision bypassed the full 18-member committee and followed pressure from US President Donald Trump. The US lost the match, but the case raised questions about FIFA's transparency and political influence.

  • 01Mohammad Al Kamali alone reversed Folarin Balogun's suspension before the US-Belgium World Cup match.
  • 02The 18-member FIFA disciplinary committee was not consulted on the decision.
  • 03Al Kamali used his authority under FIFA rules to act without a committee vote.
  • 04US President Donald Trump reportedly pressured FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the suspension.
  • 05FIFA cited internal regulations and did not fully explain the decision publicly.
  • 06The US lost 4-1 to Belgium and was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

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In this story
People
Donald TrumpGianni InfantinoFolarin Balogun
OrganizationsFIFA, US Soccer Federation, Belgian Football Association
PlacesUnited States, Belgium, Bosnia, United Arab Emirates

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
FIFA Disciplinary Chairman Alone Reverses US Player’s World Cup Suspension
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
FIFA Disciplinary Chair Alone Reverses Red Card in Controversial World Cup Decision
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
FIFA Chairman Alone Reverses US Player's Red Card Ahead of 2026 World Cup Round of 16

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