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FIFA suspends Balogun red card, can face Belgium

ESPN Sunday 05 July 2026, 17:57 UTC By ESPN News Services 1 min read
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FIFA has suspended the red card USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, making him available to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup. In a statement on their website, FIFA said: "By operation of Article 27 FDC, the implementation of the automatic match suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a probationary period of one [1] year." The U.S. will face Belgium for a place in the quarterfinals.

FIFA has suspended the red card USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, making him available to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup. In a statement on their website, FIFA said: "By operation of Article 27 FDC, the implementation of the automatic match suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a probationary period of one [1] year." The U.S. will face Belgium for a place in the quarterfinals. The U.S. are seeking an appearance at a World Cup quarterfinal for the first time since 2002.
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