Folarin Balogun set to play for USMNT against Belgium after appeal

Folarin Balogun will participate in the United States match against Belgium in Monday’s World Cup round of 16. FIFA lifted his one-game ban following a red card issued during the Americans' 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32. The decision came just before the match, allowing the team's leading scorer to play. Balogun has netted three goals in the tournament, equaling Landon Donovan’s record for a single World Cup for the USA. His presence is crucial to the team’s attacking strategy under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

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