After Donald Trump called the Fifa president to have Balogun’s red-card ban suspended, the USA striker could prove vital in a tough last-16 test

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…

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

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