Belgium's football association said Sunday it was "astonished" at FIFA's decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun's red card

FIFA confirms no appeal for Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, forcing the USMNT to face Belgium without their top scorer in the World Cup round of 16.

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.

USA forward Folarin Balogun is free to play in the World Cup last-16 game against Belgium after FIFA on Sunday suspended the red card

MIAMI/SEATTLE, July 5 : United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday in an…

MIAMI/SEATTLE, July 5 : United States striker Folarin Balogun will be available for their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on…

FIFA has cleared US forward Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium after overturning his controversial red card suspension. R

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Folarin Balogun had originally been ruled out after receiving a red card during Wednesday's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Round of 32. | Sports News

FIFA's decision to overturn the red card suspension for USMNT star Folarin Balogun has left many fans wondering how the American striker will be able to play against Belgium.

Belgium's football association said Sunday it was "astonished" at FIFA's decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun's red card

Balogun is now available to face Belgium in the World Cup last-16 after his one-match ban was ‘suspended’

United States striker Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in his country's FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium.

The US received a major World Cup boost after FIFA ruled Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium, suspending the immediate enforcement of his red card suspension.

Fifa has suspended USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the 25-year-old to feature in the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium.

Belgium is set to clash with the USMNT in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.

Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday and asked him to review Balogun’s suspension.

Belgian FA ‘astonished’ by decision as Fifa use same Article 27 which allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to avoid ban for red card against Ireland

FIFA clears U.S. striker Balogun to play against Belgium after suspending his red card ban, surprising teammates and opponents alike.

President Trump reportedly called Fifa's Infantino to review disqualification