Trump thanks FIFA after lifting US striker's World Cup ban

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Sunday he thanked FIFA for overturning a one-match suspension handed to a US national team striker during the World Cup finals. The forward had been banned for one match after receiving a red card against Bosnia. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the red card and the resulting suspension were unjust and welcomed FIFA's decision to reverse the penalty. The match against Bosnia took place during the group stage of the expanded tournament. The 2026 World Cup finals are the first to feature 48 national teams, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The three-nation hosting arrangement is the first of its kind for the tournament at the continental level. Further details on the appeal process and the federation's revised decision were not immediately available.