Folarin Balogun available for USMNT clash against Belgium after red card suspension
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
FIFA has suspended the red card issued to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun during the Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. This decision allows Balogun to participate in the upcoming round-of-16 match against Belgium scheduled for Monday night. Initially, Balogun's availability was uncertain following the red card, but FIFA's ruling provides Team USA with one of its key players for the crucial matchup. Details surrounding his performance and the implications of this match will continue to develop.
- •FIFA suspended Balogun's red card from the Bosnia-Herzegovina match.
- •Balogun is expected to play against Belgium on July 7.
- •He was instrumental in the USMNT's Round of 32 victory.
- •The decision enhances the team's offensive options.
- 5:57 PMESPN — FIFA suspends Balogun red card, can face Belgium
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA changes its mind on Folarin Balogun suspension
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — USA star Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium in Round of 16
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa
- 5:15 PMBBC Sport — USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT’s Folarin Balogun Available for Belgium Match in Shocking Development
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun eligible to play in World Cup round of 16 after red card is suspended
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium
"The United States Men’s National Team was expected to be without its leading goal scorer during Monday’s Round of 16 showdown with Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was shown a red card during the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, it does not seem like that’s the case…
"Despite receiving a red card in his last match, USMNT striker Folarin Balogun will be available for their Round of 16 match against Belgium. The post USMNT’s Folarin Balogun Available for Belgium Match in Shocking Development appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 2-0 round of 32 win on Wednesday.
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External links- ESPNJul 5, 2026, 5:57 PMFIFA suspends Balogun red card, can face Belgium
FIFA has suspended the red card USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received in the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, meaning he is available to face Belgium in the round of 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:24 PMFIFA changes its mind on Folarin Balogun suspension
The United States Men’s National Team was expected to be without its leading goal scorer during Monday’s Round of 16 showdown with Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was shown a red card during the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, it does not seem like that’s the case…
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:17 PMUSA star Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium in Round of 16
FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16 after suspending his red card ban for one year.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:15 PMUSA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 5:15 PMUSA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:13 PMUSMNT’s Folarin Balogun Available for Belgium Match in Shocking Development
Despite receiving a red card in his last match, USMNT striker Folarin Balogun will be available for their Round of 16 match against Belgium. The post USMNT’s Folarin Balogun Available for Belgium Match in Shocking Development appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:09 PMFolarin Balogun eligible to play in World Cup round of 16 after red card is suspended
Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday's World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:07 PMFolarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium
Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 2-0 round of 32 win on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 4:40 PM2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium after red card ban suspended
Team USA's hero from the Round of 32 win is expected to be available against Belgium.
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