FIFA rejects Belgium's protest — Balogun eligible for USA's last-16 match

FIFA has declared Belgium's protest inadmissible, meaning US striker Folarin Balogun remains eligible to play in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Balogun had received a red card during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which formed the basis of Belgium's complaint. FIFA's ruling allows the American forward to feature in the next game.