East Rutherford, United States, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - Balogun reprieve 'bad decision' by FIFA: Norway coach

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2026-07-06

Norway coach Stale Solbakken hit out at FIFA's World Cup reprieve of United States striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, saying football's governing body had made a "bad decision." Speaking after Norway's 2-1 last-16 upset of five-time champions Brazil, Solbakken said FIFA suspending Balogun's one-match red-card ban would haunt the remainder of the USA's World Cup. "I have to be honest. I think that's a big mistake by FIFA," Solbakken told reporters......

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