Belgium's Raskin says FIFA's Balogun eligibility ruling fired them up for USA clash

Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin revealed that FIFA's ruling allowing US striker Folarin Balogun to represent the United States against Belgium fired up the squad ahead of their round-of-16 tie in Seattle. Raskin used the phrase "overturn this," indicating the Belgian players saw the eligibility decision as motivation. Balogun had switched international allegiance to play for the host nation in the tournament.

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