FIFA Overturns Red Card for Balogun Ahead of Belgium Match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the suspension of the red card issued to striker Folarin Balogun during the USA's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This decision allows Balogun to participate in the upcoming last-16 match against Belgium. President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to FIFA for the decision, calling it a reversal of a 'great injustice.' However, the ruling has drawn scrutiny regarding the relationship between FIFA leadership and the U.S. administration. Reports indicate that FIFA's decision followed a request for review from the White House, although FIFA stated that the ruling was made independently by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. The Royal Belgian Football Association expressed astonishment at FIFA's decision. Balogun is noted as the first American player to score multiple goals in a single World Cup match in 96 years.