Folarin Balogun eligible to play for USA vs. Belgium after red-card reversal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Folarin Balogun is available for the USA men's national team in their Round of 16 match against Belgium on July 6, 2026, in Seattle. FIFA has suspended his one-match red card issued in the previous round, allowing him to participate. The red card was awarded after a VAR review for a foul that initially went unpunished on the field. FIFA's Article 27 allows for the suspension of disciplinary measures, suggesting a reconsideration of Balogun's situation. U.S. Soccer has not provided a statement regarding this decision, leaving some aspects unclear.
- •Balogun can play in the Round of 16 vs. Belgium.
- •His red card from the Round of 32 has been suspended.
- •The initial foul wasn't penalized during the match.
- •FIFA's Article 27 allows suspension of disciplinary measures.
- •U.S. Soccer has not commented on the ruling.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun red card extraordinarily wiped by Fifa in huge World Cup boost for USA
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"Balogun will be available to face Belgium in the round of 16 after the extraordinary development
"This isn't news that anyone saw coming a day before the match.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:09 PMFolarin Balogun red card extraordinarily wiped by Fifa in huge World Cup boost for USA
Balogun will be available to face Belgium in the round of 16 after the extraordinary development
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 4:42 PMHow Folarin Balogun is allowed to play for USA vs. Belgium after shocking FIFA red-card reverse decision
This isn't news that anyone saw coming a day before the match.
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