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FIFA dismisses Belgium's appeal and will let Folarin Balogun play for U.S.
By Graham Dunbar | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 6, 2026
· 4 min read
European soccer body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision” to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup against Belgium on Monday despite a red card in his previous game.
UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decis...
Key takeaway “It’s a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad decision that will hurt the World Cup,” Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said Sunday after his team beat Brazil to reach the quarterfinals.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's eligibility to play in the World Cup has significant implications for local soccer fans in Frisco , many of whom are eagerly following the tournament. As the USA takes on Belgium, the decision to allow Balogun to play despite a red card in his previous game has sparked outrage and raised questions about the integrity of the game. For fans in Frisco, who have been watching the tournament with great interest, this development adds an extra layer of drama to the already highly anticipated match. The fact that the Belgian soccer federation is preparing an appeal in Seattle, just before the game, adds to the uncertainty and tension surrounding the match. As the game kicks off, local fans will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and how it affects the outcome of the game.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? European soccer body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision” to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup against Belgium on Monday despite a red card in his previous game.
UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decis...
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