# Balogun Cleared: FIFA Shock USMNT Ruling

URL: https://technosports.co.in/balogun-cleared-fifa-shock-usmnt-ruling/  
Published: 2026-07-06  
Updated: 2026-07-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

FIFA’s dramatic U-turn saves the USMNT! Striker Folarin Balogun is officially cleared for tonight’s high-stakes showdown against Belgium in Seattle.

- **The Pivot:** FIFA invoked Article 27, placing Balogun’s red-card suspension on a one-year probation.
- **The Fallout:** Belgium protests the late ruling, citing protocol breaches.
- **Tactical Edge:** With three tournament goals, Balogun remains the US attack’s lethal focal point.