Folarin Balogun

England coach Thomas Tuchel also questions FIFA's decision

Switzerland stands with Belgium, questioning FIFA’s decision to lift Balogun’s suspension

Is Balogun playing today in USA's lineup vs Belgium?

Folarin Balogun is the man of the hour as the USA take on Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. With his eligibility raising eyebrows all around the globe, we take a look at whether Mauricio Pochettino will start Balogun or not.

Infantino admits Trump called over Balogun ban but denies influence in FIFA decision

Seeking to clarify the unprecedented fallout surrounding Donald Trump’s phone calls and Folarin Balogun's FIFA suspension, Gianni Infantino has addressed the situation to diffuse a controversy clouding the 2026 World Cup.

Donald Trump admits calling Gianni Infantino, FIFA over Folarin Balogun’s red card

Donald Trump had contact with FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the suspension of USMNT forward Folarin Balogun.

Belgium ‘deeply concerned’ in new statement against FIFA

Belgium wasted no time issuing a pointed statement regarding FIFA's handling of Folarin Balogun, explicitly voicing their growing concerns over the governing body's administrative process in the situation.

UEFA defends Belgium after FIFA's decision on Folarin Balogun

FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension has sparked one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino celebrates FIFA overturning Folarin Balogun's ban

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed his happiness after FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card, responding to Belgium manager Rudi Garcia ahead of their 2026 World Cup matchup.

Rudi Garcia blasts FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's suspension

Folarin Balogun will be able to play in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup for the USMNT against Belgium, coached by Rudi Garcia.

Pulisic defends FIFA’s decision to cancel Balogun’s ban

USA star Christian Pulisic commented on FIFA's decision regarding Folarin Balogun's suspension ahead of their match against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.

Belgium ‘astonished’ by FIFA’s decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s ban at 2026 World Cup

After FIFA lifted the one-game suspension set on USMNT's Folarin Balogun, Belgium voiced their discomfort in a lengthy statement ahead of the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's suspension for USA vs Belgium

Following the controversial red-card sequence that saw Folarin Balogun sent off, the USMNT has received a massive boost regarding the forward's availability for its high-stakes Round of 16 clash against Belgium.

Can the USA appeal Folarin Balogun's red card?

The United States are set for their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium without Folarin Balogun, marking a significant change in their attacking setup for the knockout stage.

Christian Pulisic laments Folarin Balogun's red card

After Folarin Balogun's costly second-half red card stripped the USMNT of a premier attacking threat, Christian Pulisic offered his perspective on the fallout as the squad turns its focus to a massive 2026 World Cup knockout clash against Belgium.

LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun doing his celebration

NBA icon LeBron James is among the prominent basketball stars closely tracking the USMNT's run at the 2026 World Cup, and he wasted no time taking to social media to react after forward Folarin Balogun pulled out a celebratory tribute on the pitch.