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U.S. lead scorer Folarin Balogun will play in World Cup match against Belgium after suspension is lifted
By Kerry Breen at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 5, 2026
· 3 min read
Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday. The news was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by U.S. Soccer. The o...
Key takeaway Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The lifted suspension of Folarin Balogun is a significant development for local soccer fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, who will be watching the World Cup match against Belgium with great interest. As the USMNT's lead scorer, Balogun's participation in the match could be a decisive factor in the team's advancement to the quarterfinals. The controversy surrounding the red card and its subsequent overturning has sparked debate among soccer enthusiasts in Southlake , with many agreeing that the call was overly harsh. The fact that FIFA's disciplinary committee chose to lift the suspension, despite not entirely revoking the red card, suggests that there may be more nuance to the decision than initially meets the eye. As the USMNT prepares to face Belgium, local fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome, and the performance of Balogun, who will be playing under probation for the next year.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday. The news was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by U.S. Soccer. The o...
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