New Delhi, July 5 -- In a turnaround for the United States men's national team, striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the World Cup 2026 match against Belgium. FIFA has suspended the one-game ban that followed his red card in the USMNT's win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, giving the team a timely boost ahead of a key fixture.

Folarin Balogun received his marching orders during the second half of the United States' victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was challenging defender Tarik Muharemovic for the ball when the referee initially awarded a foul. Video review, especially in slow motion, clearly showed Balogun stepping on the defender's ankle.

The official then produced the red card, sending the striker off early and leaving the USMNT ...