Before Balogun: Meet The Only Other Player To Have A World Cup Red Card Rescinded

Folarin Balogun was cleared to play vs. Belgium after FIFA put him on one-year probation instead of enforcing a one-match suspension — a huge late boost for the U.S. attack.
FIFA’s decision is the first time a World Cup red-card suspension has been overturned in 64 years — the last reversal involved Brazil’s Garrincha at the 1962 World Cup amid political intervention.
Balogun (3 goals in 3 games) gives the U.S. more firepower for Monday’s tough test against a potent Belgium side as the tournament’s heavy favorites (France, Spain, Argentina) loom.