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FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal over US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility for World Cup match

Headline from KAGS Bryan, from the development of Jul 5, 2026

Newest development Jul 8, 2026 · 2 reportsFolarin Balogun Apologizes to US Soccer Fans After World Cup Exit

FIFA announced Sunday that Folarin Balogun's suspension had been lifted for the round of 16 match in an extraordinary move that drew praise from President Trump.

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  1. Can Folarin Balogun appeal his red card? What to know for USA-Belgium

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  2. Mark Madden: The U.S. can’t hide behind Folarin Balogun’s red card

    Headline from Triblive ·

  3. Names this update

    FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal over US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility for World Cup match

    Headline from KAGS Bryan ·

  4. Folarin Balogun starting for USA against Belgium

    Headline from KRON4 ·

  5. FIFA reversal prompts US-Europe row

    Headline from Semafor ·

  6. Newest

    Folarin Balogun Apologizes to US Soccer Fans After World Cup Exit

    Headline from Newsweek ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

83 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Can Folarin Balogun appeal his red card? What to know for USA-Belgium (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32 – United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. – July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus.

  2. The Guardian

    Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Automatic one-game ban for red card cannot be appealed US can only appeal to change length of ban if increased Folarin Balogun’s red card was the only damper on the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night to reach the World Cup last 16.

  3. AL.com

    US World Cup star Folarin Balogun out for Belgium match (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    Balogun has to serve an automatic one-game suspension for Monday’s round of 16 game

  4. Newsweek

    USMNT's Folarin Balogun Just Did Something Not Seen at World Cup Since 2006 (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Folarin Balogun has been the United States men's national team's best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now, they're without him.

  5. WMUR

    What Folarin Balogun's red card means for US (opens WMUR)

    Published

    WMUR's feed description

    Folarin Balogun was shown a red card after a video review against Bosnia-Herzegovina

  6. New York Post

    Why USMNT can’t appeal Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Folarin Balogun has no option to appeal the red card that left him suspended for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium.

  7. amNewYork

    2026 WORLD CUP: Folarin Balogun, USA can’t appeal red card, will miss Round of 16 vs. Belgium (opens amNewYork)

    Published

    amNewYork's feed description

    Folarin Balogun and the United States men’s national team (USMNT) cannot appeal Brazilian referee Raphael Claus’ decision to show him a red card, and the subsequent one-game suspension that comes with it, for his infraction during Wednesday night’s Round of 32 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.

  8. Triblive

    Mark Madden: The U.S. can’t hide behind Folarin Balogun’s red card (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    To me, it’s a red card.

  9. KREM Spokane

    What's next for Team USA after Folarin Balogun's red card? (opens KREM Spokane)

    Published

    KREM Spokane's feed description

    The U.S. striker was suspended one match after VAR upgraded his foul to a straight red card for serious foul play against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  10. Fox News

    FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Folarin Balogun's controversial red card means the USMNT star will miss the Round of 16 match against Belgium with no appeal possible under FIFA rules.

  11. Fox32 Chicago

    Here are 4 ways USA could replace suspended star Folarin Balogun vs. Belgium (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    After celebrating a long-awaited knockout round win at the World Cup on Wednesday night, U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino now has a big decision staring at him: what to do at center forward.

  12. Forbes

    Why The USMNT Can't Appeal Folarin Balogun's Red Card (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The U.S. Men's National Team cannot appeal Folarin Balogun's red card or subsequent suspension from the Round of 16 game against Belgium at the World Cup.

  13. Lamag

    Why Folarin Balogun Got a Red Card and What It Means for the USMNT (opens Lamag)

    Published

    Lamag's feed description

    Folarin Balogun was issued a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sparking controversy

  14. The Brunswick News

    Troy Renck: USMNT can stick it to FIFA refs with win over Belgium, freeing Folarin Balogun (opens The Brunswick News)

    Published

    The Brunswick News's feed description

    DENVER — Red card, red faces. The World Cup should be embarrassed by the suspension of United States Men’s National Team forward Folarin Balogun for serious foul play (SFP). It was TBS (Total Bull(sheet). When a Bosnia-Herzegovina player reacted to…

  15. NBC Los Angeles

    Folarin Balogun available to play for USMNT vs. Belgium after suspension lifted (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Folarin Balogun of the USMNT walks off the field after receiving a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between United States of America and Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

  16. Wilmington News Journal

    Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium (opens Wilmington News Journal)

    Published

    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.

  17. Axios

    FIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium match (opens Axios)

    Published

    Axios's feed description

    U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun can play against Belgium in Monday's World Cup match after FIFA suspended his one-game ban , soccer's world governing body announced Sunday. Why it matters: Belgian officials said they were "astonished" by the decision . A win Monday would send the U.S.

  18. NBC Los Angeles

    FIFA dismisses Belgium's appeal and will let Folarin Balogun play for U.S. (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic of the United States react to him receiving a red card for a foul on Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1, 2026 in Santa Cl…

  19. The Daily Wire

    Belgium Shot Down On Appeal To Keep U.S. Star Sidelined As Europe’s Tantrum Falls Short (opens The Daily Wire)

    Published

    The Daily Wire's feed description

    American soccer star Folarin Balogun has been cleared once again to suit up on Monday night against Belgium as the European country’s effort to keep the U.S. striker sidelined was shot down by the FIFA Appeal Committee.

  20. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    FIFA rejects Belgium's challenge after Folarin Balogun suspension is lifted (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

    Published

    FOX 21 Colorado Springs's feed description

    The Belgian soccer body “is not a party to the proceedings and, as such, has no standing to appeal the decision,” FIFA said in a statement.

  21. KAGS Bryan

    FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal over US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility for World Cup match (opens KAGS Bryan)

    Published

    KAGS Bryan's feed description

    FIFA announced Sunday that Folarin Balogun's suspension had been lifted for the round of 16 match in an extraordinary move that drew praise from President Trump.

  22. Kokomo Tribune

    Folarin Balogun to start for U.S. in World Cup vs. Belgium after his suspension was lifted by FIFA (opens Kokomo Tribune)

    Published

    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Folarin Balogun to start for U.S. in World Cup vs. Belgium after his suspension was lifted by FIFA.

  23. Politico

    After Trump intervention, Balogun plays vs. Belgium (opens Politico)

    Published

    Politico's feed description

    American forward Folarin Balogun will start tonight for the USMNT against Belgium in the World Cup last-16 knockout match. Balogun was sent off in the previous round against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was due to serve a one-match suspension tonight — before world football governing body FIFA unusual…

  24. Semafor

    FIFA reversal prompts US-Europe row (opens Semafor)

    Published

    Semafor's feed description

    The soccer body rejected Belgium’s challenge of FIFA’s decision to overturn US star striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match World Cup suspension.

  25. KRON4

    Folarin Balogun starting for USA against Belgium (opens KRON4)

    Published

    KRON4's feed description

    (KRON) -- Striker Folarin Balogun will lead the line against Belgium for the United States in the World Cup Round of 16 Monday night. The forward, who is the Americans' leading goalscorer at the 2026 World Cup, was shown a red card in the USA's last game, a gritty 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina…

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