The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) confirmed on Monday that it has withdrawn its backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to secure another term as FIFA president, citing unresolved concerns over how FIFA handled a disciplinary case involving U.S. forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup.
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Belgium Drop Support for Infantino Re-Election Over Balogun Red Card Controversy
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The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) confirmed on Monday that it has withdrawn its backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to secure another term as FIFA president, citing unresolved concerns over how FIFA handled a disciplinary case involving U.S. forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup.
The Balogun case at the heart of the fallout
During the 2026 World Cup, FIFA took the irregular step of deferring a mandatory one-game suspension for Balogun following a direct intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. Months later, the RBFA says it has received no satisfactory explanation for that decision.
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