FIFA's disciplinary committee has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup ban, allowing the U.S.striker to participate in the final 16 match against Belgium.

Balogun was initially shown a straight red card for stepping on defender Tarik Muharemovic's foot during the last-32 game against Bosnia-Herzegovina, triggering an automatic one-match suspension under FIFA rules.However, the governing body decided to suspend the ban for a year, with no specific explanation provided.President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision on his Truth Social platform, calling it a reversal of a 'great injustice.' U.S.coach Mauricio Pochettino argued the red card was unjustified, stating Balogun was 'fighting for the ball' and the contact was unintentional.Balogun himself accepted the red card decision but expressed focus on supporting his teammates from the stands.The suspension follows a precedent set by Cristiano Ronaldo's suspended ban after a similar incident.The decision has been welcomed by U.S.Soccer, with Christian Pulisic calling it a 'boost' for the team ahead of the Belgium clash.The move highlights FIFA's discretionary power in disciplinary cases, balancing sporting integrity with player welfare.