FIFA suspended a one-game ban for US striker Folarin Balogun after the forward received a red card earlier in the tournament, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium. FIFA said its Disciplinary Committee suspended the automatic suspension and placed Balogun on probation for one year instead. Belgium’s national federation said it was “astonished” and said it is investigating potential options, citing fair play principles. The reversal comes after a short timeline in which the US team said it accepted the committee’s decision while refocusing on the match in Seattle. The case underscores how World Cup disciplinary rulings can be revisited on appeal, with consequences that directly affect starting lineups and tournament matchups.