USA striker Folarin Balogun will be available to play in the co-host’s Round of 16 on Monday at Seattle Stadium.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee issued an update on Sunday on the status of the 25-year-old New York-born attacker, who has three goals for the Stars & Stripes at these global finals.
“By operation of Article 27 FDC, the implementation of the automatic match suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a probationary period of one (1) year.”
Balogun had been shown a red card in the 64th minute of the , which USA went on to win 2-0.
USA are seeking their first World Cup quarter-final appearance since Korea/Japan 2002. Their last meeting with Belgium in the global showpiece was a memorable encounter in the Round of 16 at Brazil 2014, which the Belgians won 2-1 in extra-time despite a .
Sources: FIFA Official
