New york: Folarin Balogun, the US national team forward, has admitted that FIFA's decision to suspend his red card ban for the 2026 World Cup has become a major scandal and has put immense pressure on the team.
According to Thai News Agency, FIFA announced the suspension of Balogun's direct red card, which he received during the Round of 32 match where the USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Initially, the red card resulted in an immediate one-game ban for Balogun, with no possibility of appeal. However, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee later decided to suspend Balogun's ban for one year.
Balogun acknowledges that this suspension has had a negative impact on the US national team. The unexpected decision has sparked controversy and intensified scrutiny on both Balogun and the team, compounding the challenges they face as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.