Morning Joe' Crew Fears for USMNT Amid Trump World Cup Controversy

Morning Joe’ Crew Fears for USMNT Amid Trump World Cup Controversy centers on concerns following a FIFA decision involving U.S. forward Folarin Balogun. On July 6, the “Morning Joe” panel discussed how Balogun’s red card in the U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina originally ruled him out of the Round of 16 game versus Belgium. FIFA announced on Sunday, July 5, that it would suspend the red card, allowing Balogun to play. Co-host Jonathan Lemire said the reversal came after reports that President Donald Trump contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Balogun’s behalf, which critics call corruption, though FIFA says it followed its rules. The discussion notes additional controversy around England’s Jarell Quansah receiving a red card against Mexico.