United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) striker Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the suspension of a ban imposed after he received a red card earlier in the tournament.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Balogun had initially been ruled out of the upcoming match against Belgium due to the disciplinary sanction. The relevant governing authority has since suspended the ban, rendering the striker eligible for selection.

The specific grounds on which the suspension of the ban was granted have not been detailed in the available source material. GoogleNewsEN reports solely that Balogun is now available for the fixture against Belgium as a result of the decision.

Balogun is considered one of the primary attacking options within the United States squad. His availability is regarded by analysts as significant for the USMNT’s prospects in the continued progression of the tournament.

The party could not be reached for comment. U.S. Soccer has not issued an additional statement according to the source material.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the United States participating as one of the host nations.