The U.S. red card was reversed for Folarin Balogun, and FIFA suspended his one-game ban so he could play in the next match. Reports say the original red card came from a foul on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic, and FIFA later said the suspension was held in abeyance for a one-year probationary period.

What changed

Balogun was originally sent off for a challenge that officials judged to be a serious foul, which normally triggers an automatic one-match suspension. FIFA then reversed the practical effect of that punishment by making him eligible again for the U.S. team’s round-of-16 game against Belgium.

Why it mattered

This was unusual because FIFA’s reversal effectively erased the immediate ban, which is why it drew so much attention. Media reports also linked the decision to a rapid White House push, after President Trump reportedly asked FIFA to review the case.

In one line

It was reversed because FIFA decided to suspend the punishment itself after review, not because the red card never happened.