Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension
FIFA used an arcane rule to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to face Belgium despite there being no appeal process.
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OutKick Sports Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension Former Premier League referee said VAR used slow-motion replays against FIFA's own protocols in the red card decision By Ian Miller OutKick Published July 6, 2026 7:12am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US soccer star cleared to play vs Belgium after red card suspension OutKick founder Clay Travis discusses FIFA's decision to lift U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension on ‘Fox Report.’ When Folarin Balogun received a red card in the U.S. men's national team match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after VAR review, it was immediately controversial.
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