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Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points This development comes after US President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf. A decision has been made regarding US star striker Folarin Balogun's participation in the World Cup.
A decision has been made regarding US star striker Folarin Balogun's participation in the World Cup. His red card suspension has been lifted, allowing him to play in an upcoming match. This development comes after US President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf.
Balogun is a key player for the US team, having scored three goals in the tournament so far. The details of the incident that led to his initial suspension are related to an awkward step that resulted in a red card.
Further information on this story is available from ValleyCentral, including the specifics of the match Balogun is now eligible to play in.
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Category: local Published: July 5, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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