FIFA overturned a one-game suspension on USMNT striker after Donald Trump made some phone calls.

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

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…

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 will be available for their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on…

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…

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 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…

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.

President Trump reportedly called Fifa's Infantino to review disqualification

The striker was shown a red card in the round-of-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina for planting his boot into the ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.

FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after Donald Trump urged a review, allowing him to face Belgium and sparking outrage from Belgian officials.

FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after a review prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump, clearing the American striker to face Belgium in the Round of 16.

Trump's intervention? FIFA sparks World Cup firestorm by reinstating Folarin Balogun

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

In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump to…

SEATTLE (AP) -- US President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that

In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, FIFA has officially overturned the red-card suspension of United States star striker Folarin…

FIFA reverses Balogun's ban after Trump's appeal. US win against Belgium now at 16.5% YES.