FIFA Allows Balogun to Play Without Clear Reasons

FIFA permitted Folarin Balogun to start for the USA against Belgium in the Round of 16 match after suspending his red card punishment. The Committee President issued a statement claiming the decision was made "considering all the specific circumstances of the incident and the available evidence," but failed to provide any details about these factors. esporist.com

The statement came just over two hours before the match was scheduled to begin. FIFA's explanation essentially boiled down to a rhetorical question without answering why they chose to suspend the suspension, leaving many questioning the transparency of the disciplinary process.