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USMNT World Cup star striker Folarin Balogun was set to miss the Round of 16 clash against Belgium after receiving a red card against Bosnia.

The White House said it contacted FIFA and requested a review. FIFA then suspended the ban and cleared Balogun to play. FIFA says the decision was made by an independent disciplinary committee.

Belgium has appealed and accused FIFA of damaging the integrity of the tournament. For many fans, the question is bigger than one player or one red card incident.

If a host nation’s suspension can be overturned days before a knockout match, what does that say about fairness, power, and football’s credibility?

Ahmed Ghoneim explains the controversy in this episode of More Than Just A Game. #worldcup2026 #mtjag

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