Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No
Summary
Folarin Balogun received a red card during the United States’ win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he cannot play in the next World Cup match against Belgium. The US Soccer team cannot appeal the red card suspension, as one-game bans for straight red cards are automatic and cannot be overturned.Key Facts
- Balogun was given a straight red card in the 64th minute after a video review for a tackle on Tarik Muharemović.
- The red card results in an automatic one-game suspension, so Balogun will miss the US match against Belgium.
- US Soccer confirmed the suspension cannot be appealed unless the punishment is increased by FIFA.
- Even if FIFA adds more games to the suspension, the team can only appeal to reduce it but not remove it completely.
- Balogun will attend the next game but cannot participate and must watch from the stands.
- FIFA previously maintained some suspensions like Miguel Almirón’s but increased others, such as Assim Madibo’s five-game suspension.
- The US team reached the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The referee who gave the red card was Raphael Claus.
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