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Folarin Balogun starts for U.S. in World Cup round of 16 against Belgium
The 25-year-old forward was cleared to play after FIFA upheld its decision to suspend a one-game ban tied to a red card. The match is set for 8 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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Folarin Balogun started for the U.S. men's national team in its round-of-16 match against Belgium on July 6. The 25-year-old forward entered the game after FIFA upheld its decision to suspend a one-game ban tied to a red card he received in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Red card decision and appeal FIFA issued the red card on July 1.
The Belgium soccer federation appealed the accompanying one-game suspension. FIFA on July 6 upheld the original decision despite the appeal, clearing Balogun to play. President Donald Trump had lobbied against the penalty before the suspension was lifted.
Lineup and match details Balogun was named to the starting lineup for the 8 p.m.
ET match at Lumen Field in Seattle. The U.S. team reached the round of 16 after finishing group play with two wins and one loss. Streaming is available on Fubo or the Fox One App, with Spanish-language broadcasts on Telemundo and Peacock.
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