President Donald Trump's relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino goes back further than a phone call at the center of a World Cup red card controversy.U.S. Men's National Soccer Team forward Folarin Balogun received a red card and was booted from the July 1 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina after coming down on a defender's ankle. The red card came with an automatic one-game suspension that would have meant Balogun would have had to watch the U.S.A. vs Belgium Round of 16 game from the bench. But that punishment was suspended by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on July 5 in a surprising turn.Trump confirmed reports on July 6 that he called Infantino asking for a review, as he believed it was not a foul."I'm the one that got them to do it. It was not Biden," Trump said while answering questions at a July 6 event on Trump Accounts. "If they wouldn't allow a top player...I think it would have had a big stain and I relayed it, just that feeling...You want to see a game with your best players."Watch the World Cup live on FuboThe reversal drew outrage from Belgians, whose team will face the U.S. on Monday, July 6.Trump contends he didn't or couldn't tell Infantino what to do, but the FIFA president has previously lavished Trump's desires. Here is what to know about their relationship.Infantino made a FIFA Peace Prize, gave it to Donald TrumpBefore Trump's hawkish year in Venezuela and Iran, he received a brand new award from Infantino: the FIFA Peace Prize.While attending the 2026 World Cup draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, Infantino granted the inaugural award, including a trophy, medal and certificate, to Trump."We want to unite, that's what we do here today, that's what we do at the World Cup, Mr. President," Infantino said. "And you definitely deserve the first FIFA Peace Prize for your actions and what you have obtained in your way."While Trump called the FIFA Peace Prize "one of the great honors of my life," it is no secret he desires another peace prize: becoming a Nobel laureate.Trump has long wanted the Nobel Peace Prize, mocking and questioning why former President Barack Obama received the award in his first year in office. Trump has said he is convinced he won't receive the prize no matter what, but many have made some fanfare around nominating him.Infantino rents office space in Trump Tower, New YorkLast summer, FIFA and the Trump Organization announced the soccer organization would open an office in Trump Tower, New York as part of the 2026 World Cup efforts. FIFA also has a US office in the Miami area. The New York Times reported last month that the New York office is largely unused.Trump Tower has also housed other people involved with FIFA − an informant in the FIFA corruption scandal had two apartments: one for him and another for his cats, according to Pro Soccer Wire. Another person involved in the scandal spent his house arrest at Trump Tower, the outlet reported.Trump went viral on stage at FIFA Club World CupTrump went viral last summer while celebrating on stage at the FIFA Club World Cup on July 13, 2025.Trump received boos and some cheers as he joined Infantino on the pitch at MetLife Stadium, helping congratulate players and give some awards. When the Chelsea players gathered to celebrate and raise the trophy, Trump remained among the players, one of whom admitted he was confused as to why Trump was still with them. Infantino eventually pulled Trump behind the players.Infantino has also said Trump will co-present the winning trophy for the World Cup on July 19.Did Trump call Infantino about the red card?Yes. Trump confirmed it in the Oval Office on July 6."I saw the play, and I'm a person that loves sports and who was a good athlete. I understand sports really well. And that wasn't a foul. That wasn't even an infraction. That was two guys running with speed who happened to crash into each other," Trump said. "All I did was ask for a review. I didn't say, 'you have to do this.' This man is a smart, tough man, Gianni Infantino."Watch his remarks:Trump says he asked FIFA to review Balogun's red cardPresident Donald Trump said he asked Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card one game suspension.On Infantino: Where is he from? How long has he been FIFA President?Infantino, 56, was born in Switzerland to Italian parents. He was named president of FIFA in 2016 after a widespread corruption scandal within the federation was exposed. He was reelected without opposition in 2019 and 2023.Infantino has been to the White House multiple times since Trump returned to office and has gone to the Winter White House, Mar-a-Lago.What time is the USA vs Belgium World Cup game? How to watchU.S.A. vs. Belgium will be played Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET.In the United States, the match airs on Fox in English and on Telemundo in Spanish. Streaming options include Fox One, Tubi, Peacock and the Telemundo app.Contributing: Joey Garrison, Victoria Hernandez, Seth Vertelney, USA TODAYKinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at KCrowley@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X (Twitter), Threads, Bluesky and TikTok.