[Opinion] Officials corrupt FIFA

FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) insists that nobody can influence its referees or decisions — not the coaches, fans, or even presidents. However, some specific moments from the 2026 World Cup say otherwise. The FIFA World Cup has become corrupt over the years through bargains and deception. The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) star Folarin Balogun received a red card during the team’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 for a tackle on defender Tarik Muharemovic. This should have meant an automatic one-game suspension. President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino, asking him to review the card. “All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said at the White House Media briefing. “I didn’t say, you have to do this.” Days later, FIFA suspended the ban, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium.

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