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Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium (Ronald Blum/Associated Press)

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United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP NewsFIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls InfantinoU.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.
Jul 5, 2026, 21:00 UTCen