FIFA Suspends Balogun’s One-Match Ban, Clearing Him for Last-16 Clash With Belgium

FIFA has lifted the one-game suspension for Folarin Balogun, making the 25-year-old striker available when the United States face Belgium in their World Cup last-16 tie. Balogun received a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round, which the hosts won 2-0. Under Article 27 of FIFA’s disciplinary code, the ban is now on a one-year probationary period. If Balogun commits a similar offence during that time, the suspension will be enforced and further sanctions could follow. Many felt the red card decision was harsh and unlikely to be overturned. With the ban suspended, Balogun is set to bolster the U.S. attack against Belgium.

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