"The Belgian federation isn't just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general," head coach Rudi Garcia said.

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.

USMNT star Folarin Balogun will miss the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after a red card suspension with no appeal under FIFA rules.

United States forward Folarin Balogun says he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.

Folarin Balogun, who has scored three goals for USMNT, will miss the round of 16 game against Belgium for red-card suspension.

United States forward Folarin Balogun says he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup

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

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…

Balogun's U.S. teammates said they found about it on the bus to training. "I thought it was AI at first," defender Chris Richards said.

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

Balogun will now play against Belgium after having his red card ban suspended

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.

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

"The Belgian federation isn't just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general," head coach Rudi Garcia said.

Het Belgische team is niet blij met de FIFA-beslissing rond Folarin Balogun. De Amerikaanse spits was geschorst, maar mag toch spelen.

President Trump reportedly called Fifa's Infantino to review disqualification

SEATTLE, July 5 : Belgium coach Rudi Garcia strongly criticised FIFA's decision on Sunday to suspend a one-match ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun, saying the…

There were three broad reactions to Balogun’s surprise availability for the U.S. against Belgium.

Una de las estrellas de Estados Unidos fue autorizada para jugar, pese a la tarjeta roja que recibió contra Bosnia.

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia likened Fifa’s decision to an April Fools’ Day joke as the national federation said it would ‘investigate all potential options’