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Balogun Clears Red Card for World Cup | Irvine News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
Folarin Balogun, the U.S. Men’s National Team’s top scorer, is back in the World Cup lineup against Belgium after FIFA overturned his red card — a rare move that stunned fans and officials alike. The controversial call stemmed from a cleat incident during a game, which many saw as accidental, and the U.S. team was furious with the decision. FIFA’s reversal, with no clear explanation, has left fans wondering, but the result is clear: Balogun’s back on the field, on probation for a year, and the squad is thrilled. Christian Pulisic called him “super happy,” and with the team’s top goal-scorer ready, confidence is high ahead of the big match. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/434b1b08d462c16b