Folarin Balogun's red card suspension leads to backlash from Belgium FA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the last-16 match, per the disciplinary committee's decision on July 5. Balogun received the red card during the USA's victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last-32 round. Critics, including Gary Neville, voiced strong disapproval, citing a lack of transparency and fairness. The Belgium FA expressed shock and plans to explore potential options regarding the decision, presenting it as an injustice in the tournament.
- •Folarin Balogun will play against Belgium after red card suspension.
- •The suspension was announced by FIFA on July 5.
- •Gary Neville criticized FIFA's decision during a broadcast.
- •Belgium FA stated it would investigate the ruling further.
- •Balogun was sent off during a match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Fifa’s controversial Folarin Balogun decision ‘absolutely stinks’, says Gary Neville
"Balogun will now play against Belgium after having his red card ban suspended
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