Belgium appeals FIFA decision to clear US striker Balogun of red card
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19.
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The matches are staged in 16 cities across the three countries. The Royal Belgian Football Association has appealed FIFA’s decision to overturn the red-card disqualification of US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday's US-Belgium Last 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Athletic news web portal reported citing a source on Monday. 2026 World Cup: Blatter criticises FIFA over Balogun red Card reversal.
Furthermore, Balogun was sent off during the USA’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was expected to miss his country’s next game because of a one-match suspension.
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The matches are staged in 16 cities across the three countries.
according to TASSThe Royal Belgian Football Association has appealed FIFA’s decision to overturn the red-card disqualification of US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday's US-Belgium Last 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Athletic news web portal reported citing a source on Monday.
according to TASS2026 World Cup: Blatter criticises FIFA over Balogun red Card reversal.
according to PM News NigeriaBalogun was sent off during the USA’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was expected to miss his country’s next game because of a one-match suspension.
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