Belgium reacts to Balogun's red card suspension reversal before World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Belgium expressed astonishment at FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension just before their match against the United States in the World Cup Round of 16. The Royal Belgian Football Association stated that Balogun is now eligible to play, contradicting previous disciplinary rules regarding automatic suspensions. Their statement emphasized concerns over fair play and competition integrity, announcing they are exploring all potential options in response. The match is set for July 6 at 5:00 p.m. Seattle time.
- •Folarin Balogun's suspension was overturned by FIFA.
- •Belgium will face the United States in the Round of 16.
- •The match is on July 6 at 5:00 p.m. Seattle time.
- •Belgium is investigating options regarding FIFA's decision.
- •The RBFA cited rules about automatic suspensions for red cards.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium FA release ‘astonished’ statement on Folarin Balogun red card and hint at legal action
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium ‘astonished’ by Folarin Balogun red card decision, rips FIFA
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium 'investigating all potential options' in statement of astonishment after Folarin Balogun red card reversal
"The Belgian FA has responded to Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension being overturned, stating they are “astonished” and hinting at potential legal action. Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 clash against Belgium after he was shown a red card in the round of 32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina following a VAR review.
"Belgium has released a scathing statement in response to FIFA suspending Folarin Balogun's red card.
"The Belgian federation released a strong statement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 8:33 PMBelgium FA release ‘astonished’ statement on Folarin Balogun red card and hint at legal action
The Belgian FA has responded to Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension being overturned, stating they are “astonished” and hinting at potential legal action. Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 clash against Belgium after he was shown a red card in the round of 32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina following a VAR review.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 8:04 PMBelgium ‘astonished’ by Folarin Balogun red card decision, rips FIFA
Belgium has released a scathing statement in response to FIFA suspending Folarin Balogun's red card.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 7:58 PMBelgium 'investigating all potential options' in statement of astonishment after Folarin Balogun red card reversal
The Belgian federation released a strong statement.
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