Trump Says U.S. Will Call FIFA Round-of-16 Loss to Belgium Rigged
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 6
Trump Says U.S. Will Call FIFA Round-of-16 Loss to Belgium Rigged
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 6
Summary
Monday afternoon, Trump said the U.S. would say its 8 p.m. ET Round of 16 match against Belgium was "rigged" if the national team loses.
The remark came hours after FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's suspension from a controversial red card in the Round of 32 win over Bosnia, making the U.S. striker eligible.
Trump confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review but said he did not demand Balogun's reinstatement.
A quarterfinal berth is at stake in the match, which Trump said would feature both teams at full strength after the eligibility dispute.