Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last 16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.

U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun has had his World Cup ban suspended by FIFA, making him free to play in the United States' round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.

On Sunday, FIFA unexpectedly suspended the mandatory one-match ban stemming from Balogun's recent red card, providing a massive boost to the USMNT.

Striker Folarin Balogun will be able to play against Belgium after receiving a red card.

Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended by FIFA, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Tuesday

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The USA were left devastated when Folarin Balogun was sent off against against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their last World Cup group match

Balogun was given a red card and automatically suspended for one game last week after clashing with an opposing player's foot.

Balogun will be available to face Belgium in the round of 16 after the extraordinary development

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Folarin Balogun was handed a red card for stepping on the foot of Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic in Wednesday’s 2-0 round of 32 win.

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“The implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year,” FIFA announced Sunday.

Balogun is now free to play in the USA’s last-16 match against Belgium.

Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last 16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.