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By revoking Balogun's red card, FIFA and US score an own goal at the 2026 World Cup
US President Donald Trump sparked a wave of protest on Monday after confirming that he had personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the decision to overturn the suspension of Team USA forward Folarin Balogun was taken.
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Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup
The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals. #FolarinBalogun #FIFA #WorldCup #USA #Belgium
Football Today
· Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo eliminates Modric, Vozinha faces Messi in unexpected veteran battle
With the round of 16 now within touching distance, the 2026 World Cup is beginning to separate genuine contenders from the rest.Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on either side of half-time inspir...
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash
FIFA have confirmed that USA striker, Folarin Balogun, is available for selection when they face Belgium in the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup. The world football governing body, in a shock decision, overruled Balogun’s red card. The sending off during the 2-0 win over Bosnia Herzegovina carried a mandatory one-match ban. Balogun was [] 2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash
Canada Sports Betting
· Jul 6, 2026
Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance?
With Folarin Balogun surprisingly cleared to play against Belgium, backing the American striker as an anytime goalscorer at +150 odds is the ultimate value play for this World Cup Round of 16 clash. The host nation just received a massive boost to their firepower, setting the stage for an unforgettable knockout duel. The Story Balogun [...] Read More... The post Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance? appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.
Yahoo Sports
· Jul 5, 2026
Belgium's soccer federation 'astonished' that FIFA allows USMNT's Folarin Balogun to play after red card
Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday afternoon.
DNyuz
· Jul 2, 2026
U.S. soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension
SANTA CLARA — The U.S. cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s red card and ensuing suspension from the Americans’ round of 16 match against Belgium, U.S. soccer officials confirmed. FIFA rules governing the 2026 World Cup, first cited by The Athletic, state that “a sending-off automatically incurs suspension from the subsequent match. The FIFA judicial bodies may impose additional []
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Related coverage for "By revoking Balogun's red card, FIFA and US score an own goal at the 2026 World Cup": Associated Press — FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup. Football Today — Cristiano Ronaldo eliminates Modric, Vozinha faces Messi in unexpected veteran battle. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash. Canada Sports Betting — Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance?. Yahoo Sports — Belgium's soccer federation 'astonished' that FIFA allows USMNT's Folarin Balogun to play after red card. DNyuz — U.S. soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension