FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of last-16 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
FIFA has overturned the red card shown to Folarin Balogun during the United States’ round-of-16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision, announced ahead of the US team's upcoming clash with Belgium, allows Balogun to participate after he was sent off following a VAR review. FIFA specified that the suspension is now on probation for one year. This unexpected move is generating significant reactions online from journalists and fans alike.
- •Folarin Balogun received a red card during a VAR review.
- •FIFA announced the overturning of the card prior to the Belgium match.
- •The decision permits Balogun's participation in the knockout stage.
- •FIFA issued the ruling under Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code.
- •Reactions to the decision have sparked significant debate online.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun's red card
"Major controversy on the horizon.A massive bombshell at the World Cup this Sunday night! FIFA has just announced that Folarin Balogun, sent off after VAR intervention during the United States’ roun...
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