Folarin Balogun set to play for United States in World Cup clash as red card suspended

Key Points:

• Folarin Balogun, initially set to miss the US World Cup last 16 match against Belgium due to a red card, has been cleared to play after receiving a suspended one-match ban from FIFA.
• Balogun was sent off for a foul during the US's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but FIFA's Disciplinary Committee decided to suspend the ban for a probationary year, allowing him to participate in the upcoming game.
• The White House reportedly pressured FIFA to review the decision, with President Donald Trump publicly thanking FIFA for reversing what he called a "great injustice," though FIFA maintains its disciplinary panel acted independently.
• The United States, co-hosting the World Cup, have impressed with wins over Paraguay and Australia, and a strong performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming for a quarter-final spot with a victory over Belgium.
• If the US wins against Belgium, they will face the winner of the Portugal vs Spain match in the quarter-finals, marking only their second time reaching this stage in World Cup history.