Trump and Infantino Face Unique Protest at FIFA World Cup Final

Spectators heading to the MetLife Stadium in New York and New Jersey for the match were handed red cards.

Protest organizers hoped fans would brandish these red cards during the trophy presentation, signaling their displeasure with both Trump and Infantino. Both are scheduled to jointly present the trophy to the winning team's captain after the final.

The red cards featured a QR code linking to the platform finalredcard.com, which provided fans with instructions on when to display them. “After review, due to political corruption and abuse of presidential office, the decision is: red card!” the website stated, mimicking a referee's announcement after a video review.

Infantino and Trump faced sharp criticism in recent days after FIFA controversially overturned American striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to play in the World Cup round of 16 against Belgium.

The decision to revoke the suspension – unprecedented in modern World Cup history – followed a phone call from Trump to Infantino. The FIFA chief defended himself, claiming the call did not influence the ruling. The USA, with Balogun in the lineup, ultimately lost to Belgium 1-4.