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Balogun Ban Suspended for US vs Belgium

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

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

FIFA's disciplinary committee has cited an article of the FIFA code to suspend the one-game ban handed to US striker Folarin Balogun. The decision means Balogun, who has scored three goals in three tournament starts, will be available for the host nation's crucial match against Belgium.

President Donald Trump thanked FIFA after the announcement, which gives the US a significant boost as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. The Belgium FA has expressed astonishment at the decision. forestarrow.rest

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