FIFA Suspends Folarin Balogun's Ban, Eligible for World Cup Match Against Belgium

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FIFA Suspends Folarin Balogun's Ban, Eligible for World Cup Match Against Belgium

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FIFA Suspends Folarin Balogun's Ban, Eligible for World Cup Match Against Belgium

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Folarin Balogun's red card suspension has been lifted by FIFA.
The U.S. striker is now eligible for the World Cup match against Belgium.
Balogun had previously received a red card for a foul against Bosnia.
Praise from U.S. Soccer and President Trump followed FIFA's decision.
This decision could impact the U.S. team's chances in the knockout stage.

U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun is now eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium, following FIFA's decision to suspend his one-game ban. The disciplinary action was a result of a red card issued after Balogun stepped on the ankle of Bosnia's Tarik Muharemović during a match which the U.S. won 2-0, according to CBS News and South China Morning Post.

FIFA announced that the red card's implementation would be suspended for a probationary period of one year, which means that if Balogun commits a similar infringement during this time, the suspension will be enforced, as noted by Reuters and NPR. U.S. Soccer expressed satisfaction with this outcome, highlighting their focus on the upcoming match.

President Donald Trump also praised FIFA for their decision, calling it a reversal of "a great injustice" on social media. Balogun's teammates expressed happiness following the announcement, with forward Christian Pulisic commenting on the positive impact of this decision on team morale, according to Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post.