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FIFA shocked the football world on Sunday when it announced that Balogun, who was sent off following a foul on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic, is now eligible to play against Belgium after his automatic one-match suspension was suspended for a year.
Balogun, who scored the opening goal, received a straight red card in the 64th minute after a challenge on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemović. The decision came after a VAR review led by officials from Venezuela, Colombia and France.
Each individual reportedly received a “Fanbox” containing a replica jersey and other merchandise to cheer the team, which had already been eliminated from the tournament after competing in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, and co-hosts Canada.