Folarin Balogun available for USMNT clash against Belgium after red card suspension

Folarin Balogun dominated headlines following his red card in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzogovina. FIFA decided to suspend it and allowed the Team USA soccer star to play against Belgium on Monday. However,…

Former England striker Gary Lineker believes the United States should have left Folarin Balogun out of their team to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16 even after the controversial decision to suspend his one-match ban. Balogun was initially banned for Monday’s match because of his red card in the last 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday, but FIFA’s disciplinary committee announced on Sunday that the ban had been suspended.

United States forward Folarin Balogun said he could understand the commotion caused by FIFA's decision to allow him to play against Belgium despite a red card suspension. "Of course it becomes controversial when the decision is reversed," he said after co-hosts US were eliminated from the World Cup following a 4-1 thrashing by Belgium.

Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in this World Cup, was shown a red card during the U.S. victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but FIFA lifted his suspension for Monday's match after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf. FIFA's decision prompted soccer leaders to question the integrity of the World Cup, with European soccer body UEFA saying FIFA “crossed a red line” and Belgium's soccer federation contesting Balogun's eligibility.

The Folarin Balogun red card saga has taken another twist before the USA’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. Balogun received a straight red card for serious foul play against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

US striker Folarin Balogun has been named in the starting line-up against Belgium after his red-card suspension was controversially overturned by FIFA. Balogun was sent off in the last round triggering an automatic one-game ban, but FIFA suspended the ban on Sunday in a near unprecedented move so he could play against Belgium, who appealed.

Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 has created a firestorm of opinions and statements over the last 48 hours. Originally banned for one match after being dismissed in last week's game, Balogun was reinstated by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, allowed to take part in the Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday. The Sporting News explains why Balogun and the U.S. Soccer federation were fined by FIFA, and what the effects of this decision are.

FIFA has ruled a request from the Belgium federation for an explanation of Folarin Balogun's suspended red card as "inadmissible," meaning they have no grounds to appeal the decision and the U.S. forward remains cleared to play against them Monday.

FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has caused an uproar. Balogun was red-carded against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week in the round of 32 but shockingly cleared to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle in the round of 16. The suspension was erased after President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, fueling debate over whether political influence played a role.

The Belgian football federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.

UEFA have strongly criticised FIFA's decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's red card, thus allowing the United States striker to be available for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.

When United States player Folarin Balogun received a red card last week in his team’s World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, it left a bad taste in his mouth along with many American fans following the team. On Sunday, though, FIFA suspended his red card, making him available for Monday night’s Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle.

FIFA has suspended the red card that U.S. men’s soccer player Folarin Balogun received against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.

In a statement, Belgian FA said they were "astonished" to learn of FIFA's decision to reverse USMNT's Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.

Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday afternoon.

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, the team’s leading goal scorer, will be available to play against Belgium in the Round of 16 in the World Cup.

The Belgian media has responded to Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension being overturned. Folarin Balogun will be available to play for USA in the pivotal World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium.

FIFA officially announced today that Florian Balogun’s red card has been suspended on probation. The American will therefore be allowed to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium (Tuesday, 2 a.m.) d...

The ruling body FIFA has suspended a suspension of national team striker Folarin Balogun which makes him eligible to play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 on Monday. Balogun was sent off for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina player Tarik Muharemovic after a video review during Wednesday's last 32 match.

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.

In the United States Men’s National Team’s match against Bosnia Herzegovina on July 1st, Folarin Balogun picked up a red card for a serious foul and was ejected from the game in a decision that was heavily criticized after the match. That red card came with an automatic one-game suspension that had Balogun set to […]

Balogun was given a red card and automatically suspended for one game last week.

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…

FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup Round of 16 after suspending his red card ban for one year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Team USA's hero from the Round of 32 win is expected to be available against Belgium.