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USMNT
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun red card suspension ahead of Belgium match
Folarin Balogun is eligible to play in the United States’ World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his mandatory one-game ban.
Folarin Balogun eligible for USMNT against Belgium after FIFA suspends ban
FIFA has stayed the automatic suspension of Folarin Balogun under Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code, clearing the striker to play in Monday's match.
John Harkes calls for red card rule change after Folarin Balogun ban
Former USMNT player John Harkes is questioning FIFA's disciplinary protocols after Folarin Balogun was sent off during the 2026 World Cup.