While many agree the red card call was too harsh, the story has become a bigger discussion about FIFA's integrity.

SEATTLE (AP):United States forward Folarin Balogun said yesterday he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the Americans’ 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World…

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

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

The USMNT manager believes justice was done in the end, with the player harshly sent off vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup last 32

FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and…

Sepp Blatter has hit out at the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban

July 6 : FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash, after U.S.…

July 6 : FIFA suspended United States striker Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban on Sunday, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash after U.S.…

July 6 : European soccer body UEFA has lashed out at FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban in the World Cup, after U.S. President Donald Trump…

Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban

UEFA criticises FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's red-card ban, calling it unprecedented and undermining the integrity of the game.

UEFA criticizes FIFA's "unprecedented" decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the US star to play in the World Cup. Read more on the

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

FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.

Social media users slammed decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban after reported phone calls from Trump

July 6 : European soccer body UEFA lashed out on Monday at FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card ban, saying it had "crossed a red line"…

UEFA joined a cast critical of FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, saying Monday that the move "crossed a red line."

UEFA has condemned FIFA's suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, calling the move unprecedented and unjustifiable, sparking tensions between football's governing bodies.

FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has caused an uproar. Balogun was red-carded against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week in the round of…

After President Donald Trump admitted requesting a review, Folarin Balogun will be allowed to feature in the hosts’ next game, despite receiving a red card in his last game.