FIFA suspends Balogun's red card ahead of USMNT's match against Belgium

FIFA has reversed its initial decision and suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, allowing him to play for the U.S. Men's National Team in their World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday night. This decision comes after significant lobbying from U.S. Soccer, including intervention from President Donald Trump, who cited issues with the VAR process that led to Balogun's red card during a previous match. Belgium has expressed outrage over FIFA's last-minute decision, arguing it violates competition regulations, but their challenge against Balogun's eligibility was dismissed as inadmissible. The context surrounding this situation has drawn international attention, with UEFA and several European coaches criticizing FIFA's actions.

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