FIFA suspended two U.S. men's national team staff members before Monday's match. Team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell faced sanctions. These suspensions were reportedly for violating FIFA match protocols and unauthorized access. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not specify the exact reason for the punishments. The team ultimately lost their round of 16 match against Belgium.

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

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…

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

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

The team manager and head of security were suspended ahead of Monday night’s loss in Seattle.