Published July 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
FIFA clears US forward Balogun, setting up a Round of 16 clash with Belgium
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FIFA suspended a red card against US forward Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. The review process was reportedly prompted by President Trump.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when Los Angeles Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
