Balogun Suspended Then Cleared | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

Folarin Balogun, the U.S. Men’s National Team’s top scorer, was set to miss a crucial World Cup clash against Belgium after a red card — but FIFA overturned the suspension, calling it an accidental foul. The move, rare and unexpected, comes after U.S. Soccer pushed hard for his return, citing his vital physical presence and three tournament goals. Balogun’s teammates are thrilled, and the team is now focused on advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in over two decades. He’s on probation for a year, but for now, he’s back — and the squad is riding the wave of momentum. Listen in…