Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted ahead of USA vs Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension has been suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play for the USA against Belgium in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup in Seattle on Monday. Balogun, who was sent off due to a VAR review in the USA's recent 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, is currently the team's leading scorer with three goals in the tournament. The decision to suspend his ban comes amid widespread criticism of the red card, deemed harsh given the accidental nature of the foul. With Balogun available, the USA aims to advance further in the knockout stage.
- •Folarin Balogun available for USA against Belgium
- •Suspension lifted after red card controversy
- •USA aims to advance in World Cup knockout stage
- •Balogun was leading scorer with three goals
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT release official statement as Folarin Balogun made available for Belgium World Cup clash
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun gets ban suspended, able to play for USA vs Belgium
"The United States men’s national team have released an official statement after Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended. Balogun was set to be suspended for the USA’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium on Monday night.
"A huge piece of news for the USA, as Folarin Balogun's ban has been suspended.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 8:45 PMUSMNT release official statement as Folarin Balogun made available for Belgium World Cup clash
The United States men’s national team have released an official statement after Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended. Balogun was set to be suspended for the USA’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:12 PMFolarin Balogun gets ban suspended, able to play for USA vs Belgium
A huge piece of news for the USA, as Folarin Balogun's ban has been suspended.
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