Belgium objects to FIFA's decision on Balogun eligibility for match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) expressed astonishment at FIFA's ruling declaring Folarin Balogun eligible for the upcoming match against the United States on July 6. Belgium argues that FIFA's decision contradicts established rules regarding automatic suspensions following red cards and highlights inconsistencies in enforcement during the tournament. The RBFA is exploring options to address what it views as a breach of fair play principles, asserting the need to uphold the rights of all participating teams. The issue arises just before the clash, intensifying the stakes for both teams involved.
- •RBFA is exploring options in response to FIFA's ruling.
- •FIFA's decision concerns Folarin Balogun's eligibility for July 6 match.
- •Belgium cites rules on automatic suspensions after red cards.
- •The issue comes just before a significant World Cup clash.
- •The dispute highlights concerns about fair play in the tournament.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — 🇧🇪 Astonished: Belgium rebels against FIFA over Balogun case
"The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has said it is "astonished" by FIFA’s decision to declare Folarin Balogun eligible for Monday, July 6’s United States-Belgium match. The Belgian feder...
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