News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. World Cup The Belgian Football Federation (KBVB) will play the match against the United States in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup under protest, following FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s punishment. The KBVB considers the forward ineligible for the match and has already communicated its position to both FIFA and the U.S. federation. If Balogun, whose red card was suddenly overturned, participates in the match and the Red Devils lose, the Belgian federation may file a formal complaint with FIFA. The aim would be to contest the result and demand compensation, although this action is primarily seen as a stance. The expectation is that any complaint submitted to a FIFA judge will be rejected, as it would involve a decision against the organization itself. However, the KBVB, according to Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, does not rule out taking the case to independent bodies, such as a civil court or the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), to seek financial compensation. Despite the legal route, the federation’s hope lies in the Red Devils’ ability to resolve the issue on the field by defeating the United States. The entire controversy surrounding the Balogun case may still serve as extra motivation for the Belgian team.
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