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The Card That Can’t Be Questioned: FIFA’s VAR Broke Its Own Rules Against Balogun — and There’s No Appeal

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Folarin Balogun made World Cup history by scoring and receiving a red card in the same knockout match, following a controversial decision by the referee. The U.S. team won 2-0 but will face Belgium without their key player. FIFA’s protocols on VAR usage are called into question amid criticisms of accountability.

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The Passport Isn’t the Point

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Senator John Cornyn claimed the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s success stems from America’s immigration policy, a view that oversimplifies the complex backgrounds of its players. Many, like Folarin Balogun, have connections to other nations, highlighting FIFA’s eligibility rules rather than immigration narratives. The team’s diversity illustrates a broader demographic story, not a policy statement.

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