Published July 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
FIFA suspends Balogun's one-match ban and clears him to face Belgium
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FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match red card ban, making the U.S. striker eligible to play against Belgium. Multiple outlets confirmed the decision ahead of the match.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from NPR. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
