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FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal, closing the door on Balogun
The International Football Association (FIFA) has finalized its stance regarding the participation of American forward Folarin Balogun in the 2026 World Cup. This comes after the Belgian Appeals Committee rejected the appeal submitted against the decision to reinstate him, considering that the Belgian Football Union lacks the legal standing to file such an appeal. The case originates from a red card issued by the referee during the match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The disciplinary committee later amended the penalty to a one-match suspension with a stay of execution, allowing the player to participate in the round of 16 against Belgium. The issue also has political dimensions, as U.S. President Donald Trump intervened, deeming the expulsion decision as unjustified. Meanwhile, FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the independence of judicial bodies within FIFA and affirmed that the federation does not interfere in legal procedures.
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