The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has suspended the one-match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun following a red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to GoogleNewsEN, FIFA has temporarily lifted the automatic one-game suspension that Balogun had incurred as a result of a red card. The decision renders the forward eligible to participate in upcoming matches of the tournament without serving the pending suspension.

Balogun, who serves as a striker for the United States men’s national football team, had received a red card during a World Cup 2026 fixture, triggering an automatic one-match ban under standard FIFA disciplinary regulations. FIFA has now opted to suspend that sanction, as reported by GoogleNewsEN.

The specific grounds upon which FIFA based its decision to suspend the ban have not been detailed in the available source material.

The party could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Balogun is considered a key attacking option within the United States squad for the tournament.