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FIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium match after red card reversal

FIFA has overturned a one-game suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the crucial World Cup match against Belgium. Balogun received a red card during a previous game, which would have sidelined him for this important fixture. The decision, announced by soccer's governing body, comes after public pressure and a probationary period is now in effect for the player. AI

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FIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium match after red card reversal

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Yash Roy, Maria Paula Mijares Torres, Bloomberg ·

    FIFA allows U.S. star Balogun to play Belgium despite red card

    Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday and asked him to review Balogun’s suspension.

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    FIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium match

    <p>U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun can play against Belgium in Monday's World Cup match after FIFA suspended his <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/02/us-bosnia-herzegovina-world-cup-balogun" target="_blank">one-game ban</a>, soccer's world governing body announced Sunday.<…