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UEFA criticizes FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play as Belgium prepares appeal
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Graham Dunbar | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 6, 2026
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Key points Further details on this developing story are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including UEFA's full statement and the potential implications of FIFA's decision. The European soccer body has taken issue with FIFA's choice to allow a player to participate in a World Cup game despite receiving a red card in a previous match.
A controversy is unfolding in the world of soccer, with UEFA criticizing a decision made by FIFA. The European soccer body has taken issue with FIFA's choice to allow a player to participate in a World Cup game despite receiving a red card in a previous match.
The player in question is United States forward Folarin Balogun, who was permitted to play against Belgium. UEFA has released a statement expressing strong disagreement with FIFA's decision, calling it "incomprehensible and unjustifiable".
Further details on this developing story are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including UEFA's full statement and the potential implications of FIFA's decision.
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Category: News Published: July 6, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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