Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 21 Jul 2026
Most Americans oppose Trump's Balogun red card intervention
A new poll reveals 35% of Americans disapproved of the president's call to FIFA.
Poll
35% opposed Trump's intervention, 28% supported
Context
Trump called FIFA boss Infantino to review Balogun's red card
Outcome
Ban suspended; USA lost 4-1 to Belgium
What happened. A Daily Mail poll shows most Americans think Donald Trump should not have intervened to get Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card overturned.
- 27% strongly opposed Trump's actions.
- 22% were indifferent, 15% unsure.
- Balogun suggested the intervention added pressure on the team.
“Balogun suggested Trump's intervention and the 'outside noise' it created put added pressure on the team.”
— Folarin Balogun
The controversy flared after FIFA suspended Balogun's ban following Trump's call.
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