The suspension of a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun, which would allow him to be present in the Round of 16 match against Belgium, is now the subject of controversy.

A new events market surged, estimating a 98% chance for Balogun to play in the match, after FIFA cleared him in a rare move that invoked Article 27 of its code, allowing the ban to be suspended for a year instead of being enforced immediately.

The prediction market “will resolve to Yes if Folarin Balogun participates as a player in the United States vs. Belgium match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”

The contract, which has already drawn in nearly $300K in trading volume, stresses that “any appearance as a player taking the field as a part of the starting lineup or as a substitute will qualify. No other appearance will be considered.”

“The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used,” the events market established.

Controversy looms due to the involvement of President Donald Trump in this decision, as he publicly acknowledged that he requested a review of the red card in a series of calls with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

As he launched Trump accounts in the Oval Office, Trump clarified that he asked for a review of the red card but did not exert any pressure on the organization to revoke it. In a subsequent statement, Infantino also acknowledged the exchange, but stressed that “FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent. They operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them.”

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) declared it “contests the eligibility of the player, should the player be listed on the referee’s team sheet,” leaving “all further actions open.”

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