FIFA allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium

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World Cup 2026: Belgium has appeal denied after FIFA reversed USMNT's Folarin Balogun 1-game ban after red card
The USMNT received seemingly good news Sunday, when FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension after he received a red card during the team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup
Red Card Reversal Turns USA-Belgium Into World Cup Grudge Match
Trump calls Balogun red card U-turn a 'brilliant decision', UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line'
European soccer body UEFA lashed out on Monday at FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card ban, saying it had "crossed a red line" after President Donald Trump pers...

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President Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review red card ban
FIFA overturns US soccer star's suspension, Belgium to appeal decision
FIFA appeal committee rejects Belgium appeal, allowing Folarin Balogun to play
It was just the second time in tournament history – and the first time since 1962 – that FIFA has allowed a player given a red card to play in his team’s next match.

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Folarin Balogun red-card timeline: How FIFA, President Donald Trump overturned one-game ban for USMNT star

World Cup: UEFA says clearance of USA's Balogun 'crossed red line'

UEFA joined a cast critical of FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, saying Monday that the move "crossed a red line."

2026 World Cup: Folarin Balogun’s return allows USMNT to keep up pressure

The U.S. men's national team insisted it was ready for Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 matchup in Seattle. But it is glad it won't have to play without him.

‘This Is Our Sport, Not Theirs’: World Soccer Furious Over Trump World Cup Meddling

FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday’s World Cup last-16 clash, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision.

What readers think about ‘Balogun-gate’, and how the soccer world has reacted

The soccer world was rocked after news that the USMNT forward would be available to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16.

World Cup ‘not a success’ if USA loses to Belgium, Did England prove they can win it all? | FTF

USA plays Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, and Folarin Balogun will play despite receiving a red card in his previous match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes,
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