USMNT striker Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-match ban. The suspension stems from a red card received in the previous round, but will not prevent his participation. FIFA invoked Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code to overturn the ban, a move that comes as a significant boost for the United States team. Details about the specific reasoning behind the invocation of Article 27 remain limited. The decision allows coach Gregg Berhalter to field his preferred lineup against Belgium. Balogun's availability is considered crucial to the USMNT's chances of advancing further in the tournament. This unexpected reversal follows a period of uncertainty regarding the forward's status.