Top US scorer Folarin Balogun can now play in the match against Belgium

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match…

The US striker was shown red in the team’s last-32 match, but the card and its suspension were thought to not be eligible for appeal.

In a stunning twist ahead of USA’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed that United States men’s national team striker…

In a stunning twist ahead of USA’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed that United States men’s national team striker…

Balogun was shown a controversial red during the U.S.’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to start the knockout stage and was initially not allowed to play in the round of 16.

MIAMI: 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 (Jul 5) in an…

MIAMI: 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 (Jul 5) in an…

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…

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

FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald…

FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban, making the USMNT’s top scorer eligible for Monday’s match 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.

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a source.

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.

President Trump reportedly called Fifa's Infantino to review disqualification