USMNT FIFA staff suspension: Two United States Soccer Federation staff members faced FIFA suspensions before a key match. Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell were suspended for violating match protocols. These suspensions reportedly stemmed from an earlier game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA has not publicly explained the disciplinary actions taken against the officials. Fans expressed frustration over FIFA's lack of transparency regarding the suspensions.

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

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

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.