Folarin Balogun available to play for US v Belgium as Trump thanks Fifa for suspending ban

US striker was shown red in last-32 match

Fifa disciplinary committee cites article of Fifa code

Belgium FA ‘astonished’ by decision

President Donald Trump thanked Fifa after Sunday’s stunning announcement that USA striker would have his one-game ban suspended and be available for the host nation’s last-16 clash against Belgium.

The decision gives the US a huge boost on the field as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. Balogun has been a constant threat for the US so far this tournament, and has scored three goals in three starts.