USA vs Belgium live: Balogun starts for co-hosts after Trump's red-card intervention
Summary
The United States is playing Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun was allowed to play after FIFA lifted his red-card suspension following an intervention by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The US is co-hosting the World Cup and playing Belgium in the last-16 match.
- Folarin Balogun had received a red card in the previous match, which would have made him miss this game.
- FIFA canceled Balogun’s suspension after President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- This decision caused controversy and protests from European football leaders.
- The US coach, Mauricio Pochettino, keeps the same lineup as the previous match, including Balogun.
- Belgium made some surprise changes, with top players starting on the bench.
- The winner of this game will face Spain in the next round.
- The match kickoff is at 5 pm local time in Seattle.
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