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Balogun Ban Suspended for US vs Belgium

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · The Guardian

FIFA has suspended the one-game ban handed to US striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for the crucial last-16 clash against Belgium.

President Donald Trump thanked FIFA after the governing body announced that Balogun would have his suspension lifted. The disciplinary committee cited an article of the FIFA code in their decision, which has stunned the Belgium FA who expressed astonishment at the ruling. mwafrika.life

The decision provides a significant boost to the US team as they aim to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun has been instrumental in their campaign, scoring three goals in three starts before his red card in the last-32 match.

Balogun Ban Suspended for US vs Belgium

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