The U.S. red-card suspension was suspended , not erased: FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee paused Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a one-year probationary period, which made him eligible for the next match against Belgium.

What happened

Balogun was shown a straight red card after stepping on an opponent’s foot in the World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which normally triggers an automatic one-game suspension.

Why it changed

FIFA later used its disciplinary rules to suspend the enforcement of that ban for one year rather than fully overturning the red card itself.

What that means

  • He can play against Belgium.
  • The red card still stands on record.
  • If he commits a similar offense during the probation period, the suspension can be reactivated.

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