BBC Headlines • July 6, 2026 22:30

World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension

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The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.

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Sun 18:01 - Washington Examiner

Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs Belgium

Sun 20:33 - El Mundo (ES)

FIFA rectifies; Trump, happy: Balogun's sanction suspended, who will be able to play against Belgium

Mon 10:52 - NYT Europe

Belgium Expresses Shock After FIFA Lifts U.S. Player’s Suspension

Mon 22:30 - BBC Headlines

World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension

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El Mundo (ES)

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20:33

FIFA rectifies; Trump, happy: Balogun's sanction suspended, who will be able to play against Belgium

El delantero, máximo goleador de su selección con tres tantos, fue expulsado por un pisotón que dejaba lugar a pocas dudas tras la revisión del VAR. Sin embargo, ahora, "la …

NYT Europe

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10:52

Belgium Expresses Shock After FIFA Lifts U.S. Player’s Suspension

The American striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday night after soccer officials reversed his one-game ban.

Washington Examiner

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18:01

Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs Belgium

SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium …