The Royal Belgian Football Association — governing body of Belgian football
Folarin Balogun’s red card in the round of 32 has been suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play in the USA–Belgium knockout match. The move follows questions over FIFA’s disciplinary procedures, with Belgium voicing concern about conflicts with World Cup rules. The U.S. will rely on Balogun as they chase a spot in the quarterfinals.
The World Cup has lifted the one-game ban after a red card against Balogun, allowing the USA to face Belgium in Seattle. The move, praised by Donald Trump and criticized by Belgium, comes after a video review flagged the incident. US players celebrate the decision as a chance to push for a quarterfinals as the host nation seeks a deep run.