FIFA’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play as usual in the United States’ match against the "Red Devils" in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, despite his red card in the previous round.

The Belgian Football Association expressed its strong dissatisfaction, arguing that the decision violates both FIFA’s Disciplinary Code and the tournament regulations, which stipulate an automatic one-match suspension for any player sent off with a red card.

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