UEFA has condemned FIFA's suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, calling the move unprecedented and unjustifiable, sparking tensions between football's governing bodies.
Balogun's challenge was deemed accidental
Jul 06, 2026
08:08 pm
What's the storyThe Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has slammed FIFA over its decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Balogun was shown a straight red card during USA's Round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina after stepping on the ankle of Bosnia center-back Tarik Muharemovic.
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