The build-up to the United States’ Round of 16 World Cup clash against Belgium in Seattle has been tarnished by backlash to the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban.
The American star was shown a red card during last week’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but FIFA made the bombshell decision to allow him to play against Belgium regardless.
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The Royal Belgian Football Association requested for an explanation of Balogun’s suspended red card, but FIFA ruled a request as “inadmissible”.
The winner will face Spain, who defeated Portugal earlier on Tuesday AEST, in the quarter-finals.
The match is scheduled to commence at 10am AEST.
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