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World Cup Shock (Belgium vs USA): FIFA has suspended the automatic one-match red-card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play Monday’s Round of 16 against Belgium in Seattle despite his sending-off vs Bosnia. Politics Meets Sport: Multiple reports say U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the suspension, with Trump publicly thanking FIFA for “reversing a great injustice.” Belgium Pushback: The Royal Belgian Football Association says it’s “astonished” and is exploring “all possible options,” while coach Rudi Garcia mocked the ruling as an “April Fools’” joke. FIFA Rule Twist: FIFA cited Article 27 of its disciplinary code, suspending enforcement for a probationary year—an unusually rare move that’s now sparked wider European scrutiny. Match Context: The U.S. and Belgium meet with a quarterfinal spot at stake.

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Jul. 3, 2026

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Belgium granted right to appeal against FIFA's Folarin Balogun ban decision

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23 minutes ago

Belgium Demands FIFA Explanation Over Balogun Eligibility Before US World Cup Clash

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Year Founded	2013
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3 hours ago

Belgium blasts FIFA over Balogun suspension reversal

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Year Founded	2011
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2 hours ago

Belgium challenging FIFA's ruling to let U.S. forward play at World Cup, UEFA calls it 'incomprehensible'

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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Arlington
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3 hours ago

Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash

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Channel News Asia

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Year Founded	1999
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
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Belgium challenges Balogun's eligibility after Trump says he called FIFA over red card

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8 minutes ago

Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA decision that cleared Folarin Balogun for USMNT World Cup match

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Year Founded	1953
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Publication Location	United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
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3 minutes ago

Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let US forward play in World Cup match

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Year Founded	1909
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Publication Location	United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
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