Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in the United States' round of 16 match against Belgium after a controversial red card in the previous match was overturned.
Surprise! FOX Sports reported that U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in the round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday night. The story dates back to the round of 16 match, where Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute in the match won by the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina, forcing the team to play with ten men. Despite this, the United States won 2-0. Balogun, who scored in the 45th minute, was initially set to be suspended for the round of 16 match but Sunday's decision ruled that the red card should not be awarded. Following the news, former national team players and the sporting world took to X to share their joy.
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