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FIFA live: Outrage as USA star has World Cup ban suspended
SEN • July 6th, 2026 8:10 am
- Brazil 0-0 Norway
- England v Mexico 10am AEST
World Cup daily news. We will bring you the latest from around the world as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ finally gets under way (All times AEST).
GLOBAL OUTRAGE
This is incredible. FIFA have confirmed they will suspend Folarin Balogun's suspension after the USA star picked up a red card against Bosnia in the round of 32.
Belgium - the USA's opponent in the last 16 tomorrow (AEST) have slammed the decision and said they will be investigating all options.
“The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA’s decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match on Monday, 6 July at 5:00 p.m. (Seattle time).
“FIFA bases its decision on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This provision states that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may decide to suspend the enforcement of a previously imposed disciplinary sanction.
“However, Article 66.4 of the same FIFA Disciplinary Code clearly provides that a red card (sending-off) automatically results in a suspension for the team’s next match, as has been the case for all previous red cards issued during this FIFA World Cup.
“Furthermore, and irrespective of the above, the decision is in direct contradiction with the provisions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Competition Regulations, as set out in Article 10.5: “If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team’s subsequent match. In addition, further sanctions may be imposed.”
“The automatic nature of such a suspension was also explicitly reaffirmed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Circular No. 16, which was distributed to all participating member associations on 12 May 2026.
“The same rule is reiterated at every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Coordination Meeting prior to each match and is included in all FIFA World Cup 2026 workshop presentations.
“In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options.”
Donald Trump has even extended his thanks to FIFA for “reversing a great injustice”.
PENALTY?
The referee said no but we are going to VAR to check and to me think is a clear cut spot kick. PENALTY!
Myland is the hero of his nation, HE SAVED IT! We're only 12 minutes in and this game has had so much drama already!
NORWAY GOAL DISALLOWED
Just minutes into this clash, Norway, against all the odds think they have taken the lead but the flag is up! Brazil lives to fight another day but that will (you would hope) be a wake up call. It was sloppy defence for that to find the back of the net.
Early drama!
