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Belgian FA challenges Fifa over Folarin Balogun world cup suspension

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Belgian FA challenges Fifa over Folarin Balogun world cup suspension

Summary

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) requested the Folarin Balogun eligibility case be placed on the agenda for the next Fifa Council meeting on 15 October. The governing body seeks a formal justification for why Fifa suspended a one-game ban for the USA player during this summer's World Cup, allowing him to start in a round-of-16 match against Belgium. Fifa previously cited Article 27 of its disciplinary code to justify the decision, which followed alleged lobbying from U.S. government officials. The RBFA stated that inquiries sent two months ago remain unanswered and indicated it will not support the re-election bid of Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Opposition to the president also stems from a separate, abandoned plan to sell stakes in future tournaments to private investment firms.

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By the Numbers

•Belgium demands a formal explanation for the suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card ban.
•The issue is scheduled for discussion at the Fifa Council meeting on 15 October.
•RBFA president Pascale van Damme stated the association will not support Gianni Infantino for re-election.
•Belgium lost to Spain in the quarter-finals after defeating the USA 4-1 in the previous round.

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