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Video: Belgium's Folarin Balogun appeal REJECTED by FIFA, clearing path for USA star to play World Cup game after Trump's intervention

The USMNT will have starting striker Folarin Balogun available for their crucial World Cup Round of 16 game against Belgium following a shock decision by FIFA.

On Sunday morning, the governing body unexpectedly intervened to suspend the mandatory one-match ban stemming from the forward's recent red card.

The 25-year-old forward was sent off during the Americans' recent victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina following a challenge on defender Tarik Muharemovic.

Though it initially appeared to be a fairly innocuous tackle, replays showed that the striker did appear to scrape his cleats down his rival's leg. However, the decision sparked widespread fury online, with many fans questioning the referee's call.

Now, just days later, USA fans have got their wish after FIFA confirmed that they would suspend Balogun's one-game ban, making him available for Monday's game.

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