Folarin Balogun Cleared to Play as U.S. Faces Belgium in World Cup Round of 16
FIFA's unexpected decision allows U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to start against Belgium despite a recent red card.
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FIFA's unexpected decision allows U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to start against Belgium despite a recent red card.
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FIFA suspends the red card suspension of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium amid debate over the fairness of the original call.
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FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after a call from US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy and an appeal from Belgium's football federation.
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FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend the automatic red-card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has sparked controversy ahead of the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
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FIFA has suspended the automatic match suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a review reportedly prompted by a call from former President Donald Trump.
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The Royal Belgian Football Association expresses astonishment at FIFA's decision to overturn USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, signaling a probe into all options to protect fair play.
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The Royal Belgian Football Association disputes FIFA's reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension ahead of the Round of 16 clash in Seattle.
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Reason | Jul 5, 2026, 8:04 PMworld
Following intervention by US President Donald Trump, FIFA lifted the suspension of American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup last 16 match against Belgium. The decision has sparked praise from the US side and outrage from Belgium’s team.
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