Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBelgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup knockout match in Seattle, eliminating the US from the tournament. The match was preceded by significant controversy surrounding the lifting of Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, with the US president Donald Trump openly admitting political influence in the decision. Folarin Balogun endured a largely anonymous performance, registering a mere 10 touches in the first half – the fewest of any player on the pitch. Despite the considerable pre-match discussion surrounding the US striker, it was Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere, 25, who decisively stole the spotlight. The forward, five months Balogun's senior, netted the crucial goals that propelled his side into the quarter-finals in Los Angeles this Friday. Romelu Lukaku sealed Belgium's victory with a fourth goal in second-half stoppage time, while the US team delivered their worst performance of the tournament, conceding soft goals and failing to recover from Belgium's dominant start.In fullThat’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant BelgiumMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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…

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

FIFA clears U.S. striker Balogun to play against Belgium after suspending his red card ban, surprising teammates and opponents alike.

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.

The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card…

World Cup organisers Fifa on Sunday rescinded the red card handed to the United States striker Folarin Balogun during his side's 2-0 victory in the last 32 over Bosnia and…

The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe United States will play Belgium in a…

Belgium protests FIFA's lifting of Balogun's suspension for the World Cup match. US win against Belgium now at 18.5% YES.

Belgium have been given permission to appeal FIFA's decision to suspend the one-match ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun, according to a report by The Athletic.

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

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The U.S. heads into its Round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium with focus on Folarin Balogun after FIFA suspended his one-match red-card ban.