USA striker Folarin Balogun is set to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This follows the suspension of the red card he received during the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

FIFA Disciplinary Committee Update

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced on Sunday that Balogun's automatic match suspension has been lifted for a probationary period of one year. The 25-year-old forward, who hails from New York, has already scored three goals for the United States in this tournament.

Match Details

Balogun was shown a red card in the 64th minute of the USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. With this decision from FIFA, he will be available to contribute to the team's efforts as they aim for their first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 2002.

The match against Belgium is scheduled to take place at Seattle Stadium on Monday, and the USA will be looking to build on their recent success in the tournament.