US Footballer Folarin Balogun to Play Against Belgium After Red Card

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has announced that US footballer Folarin Balogun, who received a red card in the World Cup Round of 32, will have his suspension deferred and be eligible to play against Belgium in the Round of 16.The US footballer was given a straight red card for a foul on Tarik Muharemovic during their match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.The FIFA Disciplinary Committee's statement included

In accordance with Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the suspension has been deferred for a period of 1 year. If Folarin Balogun commits a similar offense during this time, the deferral will be lifted and the penalty will be enforced with additional sanctions.

.US President Donald Trump thanked FIFA for their decision.