MIAMI, July 7 – The United States’ World Cup campaign took a dramatic twist when FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun’s red card, allowing him to face Belgium in Monday’s last‑16 clash. Balogun, the US team’s top scorer with three goals, was sent off in the round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina after a VAR review deemed his challenge on Tarik Muharemovic a stamp. The automatic one‑match ban was lifted after US President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case.
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FIFA cited Article 27 of its disciplinary rules, which allows suspensions to be set aside under probation. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Belgium’s football association, UEFA, former FIFA officials, and ex‑players, who warned that political intervention undermines the integrity of the tournament. Balogun posted a defiant image on social media with Michael Jackson’s Bad playing, while US Soccer declined comment.
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