Fifa reject Belgium’s appeal as ‘inadmissible’ and clear Balogun to play in USA World Cup clash
FIFA said Belgium had no standing to appeal and kept Balogun eligible for the United States’ round-of-16 match, despite questions over the red card review.
- On Monday, FIFA declared the Royal Belgian Football Association's appeal regarding Folarin Balogun "inadmissible," confirming the United States forward remains eligible for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.
- Claiming they had "only a few hours" to act, the RBFA challenged Balogun's eligibility after FIFA allegedly removed automatic suspension details from pre-match presentations without explanation.
- The FIFA Appeal Committee ruled the RBFA lacks standing to appeal because it is not a party to the proceedings, preventing the federation from contesting the earlier one-game ban suspension reversal.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he discussed the red card reversal with President Donald Trump, though he emphasized independent judicial bodies with chairperson Neil Eggleston recused rendered the final decision.
- Following Sunday's suspension reversal, Balogun remains cleared to play in Monday's round-of-16 match against Belgium, overruling the initial one-game ban handed down after his dismissal.
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