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The United States national team has been given a boost ahead of their World Cup match against Belgium. Folarin Balogun's red card has been suspended, and he will be available to play.
What happened?
The United States won their appeal against the red card given to Folarin Balogun in the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to review the decision. FIFA said the suspension is lifted for a probationary period of one year.
Why it matters for United States
The United States plays Belgium on Monday night, seeking to advance to their first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002. The team lost in the round of 16 to Ghana in 2010, Belgium in 2014, and Netherlands in 2022.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ghana | Lost |
| 2014 | Belgium | Lost |
| 2022 | Netherlands | Lost |
What comes next?
The United States will face Belgium at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle. Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the team is focused on the match. The United States is seeking to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. The team's fans are excited about the prospect of moving forward in the tournament. The match against Belgium will be a tough test for the United States. But with Folarin Balogun available, the team has a better chance of winning.
