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Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee said it would suspend Balogun's one-game red card ban for a probationary period of one year. The Royal Belgian Football Federation said it was "astonished.".

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NPR ·
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  • Primary source: NPR
  • Published: Jul 5, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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