Balogun Back for U.S. vs Belgium | US News

Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension has been put on hold for a year by FIFA, allowing him to play in the crucial U.S. vs. Belgium knockout match — a huge boost for the team as he leads with three goals and is vital to their quarterfinal push. The controversial red, given after video review, sparked outrage from coach Pochettino and captain Pulisic, who called it harsh and unintentional. Balogun’s return puts pressure on him to stay clean for a year, or face the original ban plus new penalties. With the U.S. aiming to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, this decision reshapes the stakes in Seattle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af83047d7074ecea