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Jul 7, 2026

Trump's Meddling Backfires as the USA Crash Out of the World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup, President Trump pressured FIFA into granting a reprieve on striker Balogun's suspension, but he flopped and the host USA lost 1-4 to Belgium and crashed out. Japanese netizens mixed schadenfreude over the political meddling with self-deprecating jokes about Asia's total wipeout.

Trump Phones FIFA to Suspend a U.S. Player's Red-Card Ban, and Japan Cries Foul

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Jul 6, 2026

Trump Phones FIFA to Suspend a U.S. Player's Red-Card Ban, and Japan Cries Foul

FIFA granted a one-year 'stay' on the suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's red card, clearing him to play against Belgium in the Round of 16, after President Trump personally phoned FIFA chief Infantino to seek a review. Japanese netizens condemned the blatant political interference as 'open match-fixing' and 'the worst World Cup in history,' venting deep distrust of FIFA as a money-driven, corrupt body.