Belgium ‘astonished’ at FIFA’s U-turn on Balogun red card for USA match
Summary
FIFA decided to suspend the one-match red card ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a World Cup knockout game. Belgium’s football federation expressed surprise at this decision and is exploring ways to challenge it.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun received a red card in the USA’s round-of-32 win but his ban was suspended by FIFA unexpectedly.
- This is the first time since 1970 that a player given a red card is allowed to play in the next World Cup match.
- The USA is cohosting the World Cup and is aiming to reach at least the quarterfinals.
- Belgium’s football federation called the decision surprising and is considering possible actions to protect fair play.
- USA players and coach praised FIFA’s reversal, saying the original red card was too harsh.
- FIFA referenced its disciplinary code allowing suspension of bans during a probationary period.
- The USA vs. Belgium match is a last-16 knockout game held in Seattle.
- President Donald Trump welcomed the FIFA decision.
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