FIFA's Bold Move: Folarin Balogun's Red Card Drama Takes an Unexpected Turn

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Balogun was given a red card and automatically suspended for one game last week.

July 5, 2026, 1:40 PM

U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the team's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium Monday after his one-game suspension was reversed by FIFA.

FIFA said on Sunday "the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year."

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