Balogun Back for World Cup After Suspension Lifted | San Jose News

Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension has been lifted, clearing the way for him to play in the U.S. Men’s National Team’s World Cup clash against Belgium — a major boost for the squad heading into a high-stakes match. FIFA placed him on a one-year probation instead, meaning another similar incident could reinstate the ban. The original red card stemmed from a VAR-reviewed collision where Balogun’s cleats accidentally struck a Bosnian defender — many, including teammates, questioned the call. While FIFA hasn’t explained the reversal, they’ve done similar leniency before, like with Cristiano Ronaldo. Balogun is thrilled to be back, and the team is energized for the game. 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/0409044ea8e28cc7