Published Jul 6, 2026, 6:14 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
World Cup 2026: UEFA hits out at FIFA decision to allow banned Folarin Balogun to play USA last-16 tie
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UEFA says FIFA has "crossed a red line" and has put the "integrity of the game at stake" in allowing USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in their World Cup tie against Belgium on Tuesday. Balogun, who has scored three times at this World Cup, was sent off after scoring the opener in USA's last-32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, when he caught Tarik Muharemovic with his studs in a challenge. He was handed a one-match ban and was set to miss Tuesday's knockout game with Belgium. But FIFA stepped in t