FIFA Lifts Suspension, Florian Balogun to Play for USA Against Belgium
Florian Balogun will be eligible to play for the United States in their Round of 16 match against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup, after FIFA overturned his suspension. Balogun had received a direct red card during the USA's 2-0 victory over Bosnia, following a VAR review of an incident where he stepped on the ankle of Bosnian defender Trik Moharmovic. The USA coach Mauricio Pochettino and players protested the decision, arguing that Balogun did not intend to harm the opponent. FIFA's disciplinary committee invoked Article 27 of its code, which allows full or partial suspension of disciplinary measures, leading to the cancellation of Balogun's suspension. This development comes just before the USA's crucial knockout stage match scheduled for the night between July 2 and 3, 2026.
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