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US star Folarin Balogun eligible to play vs Belgium

USMNT's Folarin Balogun has red card suspended by FIFA, striker available to face Belgium

FIFA has suspended the red card U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, making him available to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

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U.S. Star Folarin Balogun Eligible to Play vs. Belgium After FIFA Suspends Red Card Ban

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Donald Trump Responds After FIFA Lifts Folarin Balogun's USMNT Suspension

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Folarin Balogun could still face World Cup ban after FIFA suspends red card

Folarin Balogun is not completely out of the woods just yet after being cleared to play in the United States' round of 16 match.

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FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun suspension, clearing USMNT striker for Belgium clash

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‘Painfully corrupt’: Criticism mounts as FIFA gives United States special treatment

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‘Thank you to FIFA’: Donald Trump breaks his silence on Folarin Balogun decision

On Sunday, FIFA announced that the punishment for Balogun’s red card had been suspended, allowing him to play in Monday’s match against Belgium.

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World Cup 2026: Why US star Folarin Balogun can play vs. Belgium

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🚨 Folarin Balogun will be available for USA vs Belgium following red card

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Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play

The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision.