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Folarin Balogun red card: did Fifa cross a red line?
Folarin Balogun and the United States men’s national team (USMNT) cannot appeal Brazilian referee Raphael Claus’ decision to show him a red card, and the subsequent one-game suspension that comes with it, for his infraction during Wednesday night’s Round of 32 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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National story. 83 articles from 30 sources. 28 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jul 8, 2026.
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7 sourcesFolarin Balogun to start for U.S. in World Cup vs. Belgium after his suspension was lifted by FIFA
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14 sourcesFIFA rejects Belgium's appeal over US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility for World Cup match
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7 sourcesBelgium Shot Down On Appeal To Keep U.S. Star Sidelined As Europe’s Tantrum Falls Short
Troy Renck: USMNT can stick it to FIFA refs with win over Belgium, freeing Folarin Balogun
FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card
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2 articlesFolarin Balogun Apologizes to U.S. Fans After World Cup Loss: ‘We Let You Down’
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The story so far
6 developments- Jul 22026 WORLD CUP: Folarin Balogun, USA can’t appeal red card, will miss Round of 16 vs. Belgium
- Jul 2What's next for Team USA after Folarin Balogun's red card?
- Jul 5FIFA dismisses Belgium's appeal and will let Folarin Balogun play for U.S.
- Jul 6Folarin Balogun starting for USA against Belgium
- Jul 8Only center coverage:Folarin Balogun Apologizes to US Soccer Fans After World Cup Exit
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