USA star Folarin Balogun figured the decision to allow him to play in the round of 16 would be controversial, but said it didn't play a role in loss.

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…

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.

FIFA has cleared US forward Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium after overturning his controversial red card suspension. R

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's decision to overturn the red card suspension for USMNT star Folarin Balogun has left many fans wondering how the American striker will be able to play against Belgium.

FIFA gave the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, the team’s leading goal scorer at this World Cup, a rare reprieve for his controversial red card, allowing him to play against Belgium.

Belgium is set to clash with the USMNT in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.

Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday and asked him to review Balogun’s suspension.

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

FIFA will allow Belgium to appeal the suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card.

Despite a straight red card, Folarin Balogun can play for the US against Belgium in the World Cup. Discover how FIFA's Article 27 allows him to play.

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

FIFA overturned Balogun's red card, allowing him to play against Belgium. U.S. victory odds at 18.5% YES.

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."

The build-up to the World Cup last-16 tie between the USA and Belgium has been dominated by the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card

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…

Balogun has been cleared to play against Belgium despite receiving a red card in USA’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

American star Folarin Balogun was suspended for the biggest World Cup game in the team’s history. Until he wasn’t.

What to know about the U.S. Men's National Team striker as he readies to return to the roster tonight versus Belgium.