USA vs Belgium: World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time
Summary
The USA will play Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle on July 6. Ahead of the match, FIFA reversed a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun after a request from President Donald Trump. This decision allowed Balogun to play despite normally being suspended for one game.Key Facts
- The USA and Belgium will face each other in the World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle.
- The match is scheduled for Monday, July 6, at 7pm local time (00:00 GMT Tuesday).
- USA’s Folarin Balogun received a red card in the last game but had his suspension canceled.
- President Donald Trump personally asked FIFA to review Balogun’s red card case.
- FIFA suspended Balogun’s one-game ban for a probationary period of one year.
- The USA topped Group D and defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the previous round.
- Belgium topped Group G and won against Senegal 3-2 in extra time in their last match.
- The decision to overturn the suspension has raised questions about fairness and political influence in football.
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