FIFA’s Article 27 suspension puts Balogun’s ban on hold

In a rare application of its internal regulations, FIFA announced that the one‑match ban handed to forward Folarin Balogun after a red‑card foul will be placed on a twelve‑month probationary hold. The governing body cited Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which permits the disciplinary committee to temporarily suspend any sanction pending further review. The decision means Balogun can participate in the United States’ upcoming round‑of‑16 clash with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, but any additional serious misconduct during the probation period will trigger the original suspension and possible extra penalties.