By Leela de Kretser SEATTLE, July 6 (Reuters) - Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s 4-1 World Cup last-16 win over the United States on Monday felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision to allow U.

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Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.

The U.S.-Belgium soccer game is turning out to be a huge deal even before it kicks off on Monday, thrusting politics into the spotlight.

By Leela de Kretser and Sam Tobin SEATTLE, July 6 (Reuters) - A city known for angry protests, grunge and wearing head-to-toe black was transformed into a harmonious sea of red, white and blue on Monday.

U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension is overturned — after Trump calls FIFA.

Jordan Henderson fell over an advertising board and hurt his wrist while celebrating England's 3-2 win against Mexico on Sunday, July 5

The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.

Belgium's soccer governing body said Sunday afternoon it was shocked that FIFA had allowed United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 game. Balogun had been suspended for the game against Belgium (8 p.