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FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump, plunging the World Cup into uproar as Norway scored a stunning upset to send Brazil crashing out of the tournament. Erling Halaand celebrates a goal during Norway's victory over Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 5, 2026 A day of extraordinary drama both on and off the pitch began with FIFA