Belgium 'Astonished' by Balogun Ruling

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) released a statement on Sunday in response to FIFA's decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in the upcoming round of 16 match. The RBFA argues that FIFA's decision contradicts Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which clearly states that a red card results in a one-match suspension.

The Belgian governing body claims the same rule has been applied to all previous red cards during this FIFA World Cup and is reiterated at every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Coordination Meeting. The RBFA is now investigating all potential options to safeguard the rights of participating teams and protect the fundamental principles of fair play. orlando-books.blog