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Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban
(Photo credit: Carlos Barria-Reuters via Imagn Images)Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, USMNT announced Sunday.The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the 45th minute
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101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 5, 2026
World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun eligible to play for USA against Belgium after FIFA suspends red card ban
The striker has scored three times at this summer's tournament
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 5, 2026
FIFA suspends Balogan suspension
In addition to a general World Cup open thread, I assume people will want to discuss this: Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, FIFA has confirmed. The 25-year-old striker received a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday [] The post FIFA suspends Balogan suspension appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
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
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 []
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
Awful Announcing
· Jul 5, 2026
Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’
After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium
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Related coverage for " Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban ": 101GREATGOALS.COM — World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun eligible to play for USA against Belgium after FIFA suspends red card ban. Lawyers, Guns & Money — FIFA suspends Balogan suspension. Associated Press — FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup. DNyuz — U.S. soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash. Awful Announcing — Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’