UEFA said in a statement that the suspension of Balogun's one-match ban was an "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision."

Balogun was sent off in the U.S.’s round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, making the USMNT striker available for Monday's World Cup clash against Belgium.

Under FIFA rules, a red card automatically triggers a one-match ban that cannot be appealed.

‘In line with article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year’

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