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Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium
By Becky Sullivan, Kristin Wright | NPR at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 5, 2026
· 4 min read
United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara on Wednesday.(Julio Cortez / AP)
SEATTLE — Folarin Balogun, the star striker of the U.S. men's national socc...
Key takeaway men's national soccer team, is eligible to play in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara on Wednesday.(Julio Cortez / AP)
SEATTLE — Folarin Balogun, the star striker of the U.S. men's national socc...
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