USA vs. Belgium: Why Folarin Balogun's red card has been suspended by FIFA before World Cup round of 16 clash - Sports Mole

USA vs. Belgium highlights FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of the World Cup round of 16. The U.S. striker, shown a red after stepping on the ankle of Tarik Muharemovic versus Bosnia-Herzegovina, saw the dismissal upheld following a VAR review, sparking outrage in the American camp. FIFA applied Article 27 of its disciplinary code, suspending the red card for a probationary period of one year rather than enforcing an immediate ban. As a result, Balogun is available for Tuesday’s match against Belgium. The article also notes a wider disciplinary context involving referee Ilgiz Tantashev and Paraguay players during the group stage. A separate report claims the White House contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to seek a review, which FIFA says had no influence.