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USA’s top scorer Folarin Balogun allowed to play against Belgium after FIFA suspends his 1-game ban
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Dorothy Sedovic , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details about the player's situation are available from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. Further information can be found through news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News.
FIFA made a decision regarding a US player's eligibility. A suspension was initially given after an incident in a game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The player, a US striker, will now be allowed to participate in an upcoming match.
The US team is set to face Belgium. Details about the player's situation are available from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. The committee issued an update on the player's status, allowing him to play despite a previous suspension.
Further information can be found through news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News.
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Category: local Published: July 5, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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