The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected Belgium's appeal against the suspension of USA star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to participate in the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium.

The decision followed Donald Trump's intervention, where he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the one-match ban imposed on Balogun after a red card during the USA's victory over Bosnia.

The Belgian FA claimed the appeal was inadmissible, arguing that FIFA failed to provide necessary documentation, but FIFA maintained that the RBFA lacked standing to appeal.Trump praised FIFA's decision, calling it a reversal of injustice, while Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia criticized the ruling as unprecedented.The incident has sparked debates over procedural fairness and the influence of political figures on sports governance.

Balogun, who was sent off for a tackle on Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, will now face Belgium, with the USMNT expressing satisfaction with the outcome.