Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:12pm on 06 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
FIFA has rejected the Belgian Football Association's request to challenge Folarin Balogun's eligibility, confirming the USA striker can play in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Belgium. Balogun's automatic one-match suspension, imposed after his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was earlier suspended for one year by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee. FIFA said Belgium had no legal standing to appeal because it was not a party to the original proceedings. The decision has sparked criticism, with Belgium questioning the process and keeping further legal options open. (PC: X)
