FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, clearing him for Belgium match
FIFA has suspended the World Cup ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in Monday's round of 16 game against Belgium.
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun is now free to play in the United States' crucial round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, after FIFA suspended his World Cup ban. The governing body's decision lifts the suspension temporarily, meaning the striker can join his teammates for the knockout stage fixture. Balogun, a key player for the American side, had been facing a ban that would have kept him out of the tournament's later stages. With the ban suspended, he is expected to feature in the starting lineup or come off the bench. The news comes as a boost for the U.S. team, which aims to advance further in the competition. FIFA's swift action has resolved the uncertainty around Balogun's availability for the high-stakes encounter.
