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U.S. vs Belgium FIFA World Cup LIVE: Balogun starts after suspension reversal
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FIFA has faced backlash for overturning a red-card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun ahead of a World Cup match against Belgium. Reports suggest the decision followed intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, drawing criticism from UEFA regarding the integrity of the tournament.
Ahead of the Round of 16 clash between Belgium and the U.S. in the FIFA World Cup, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) on Sunday (July 5, 2026) night expressed its astonishment over a decision by FIFA to declare suspended U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play.
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