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Balogun Ban Suspended for US v Belgium

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · The Guardian

FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, making the US striker available for the last-16 match against Belgium, with President Trump thanking the organization for the decision.

FIFA's disciplinary committee has suspended the one-game ban handed to US striker Folarin Balogun, citing an article of the FIFA code. The decision means Balogun, who received a red card in the last-32 match, will be available for the host nation's crucial last-16 clash against Belgium.

The US received a significant boost in their quest to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun has been a constant threat, scoring three goals in three tournament starts. Belgium FA expressed 'astonishment' at the decision, while President Trump thanked FIFA for the suspension. newsbetting.club

Balogun Ban Suspended for US v Belgium

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