President Trump reportedly contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week to request a review of the red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. A source with knowledge of the conversation confirmed the unusual presidential inquiry regarding the soccer decision. The call highlights Trump’s personal interest in the U.S. team’s performance in the tournament. FIFA subsequently announced Balogun would be eligible to play in Monday’s game, though it’s unclear if this was directly related to Trump’s call. This intervention is raising questions about the appropriateness of political influence in sports officiating. The incident underscores Trump's history of direct engagement with sporting events and figures.