FIFA Allows Balogun to Play Without Explanation

FIFA's disciplinary committee president issued a statement just two hours before the match, confirming the suspension would not be enforced. However, the statement provided only vague reasoning, mentioning that the decision was made "considering all the specific circumstances of the incident and the available evidence" without detailing what those circumstances or evidence were. newsbetting.bond

The decision allowed Balogun, who had received a direct red card in the previous round, to start for the USA in their round of 16 match against Belgium, sparking questions about FIFA's transparency in disciplinary matters.