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Belgium 'Astonished' By Balogun Ruling

The Royal Belgian Football Association is astonished by FIFA's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension.

The Belgian FA is challenging FIFA's ruling to suspend the one-match ban on Balogun for Monday's round of 16 match. They argue the decision contradicts FIFA's own disciplinary code and World Cup regulations. iwanktv.club

According to Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, a red card automatically results in a one-match suspension. The Belgian FA states the same rule was reiterated at all Match Coordination Meetings and included in workshop presentations.