IT'S OFFICIAL! USA Star Folarin Balogun Has Been Cleared To Play on Monday July 6, 2026 World Cup Match vs. Belgium

USA star Folarin Balogun is available to play in Monday's World Cup match against Belgium after his 1-game red card ban is suspended.https://t.co/BPM2ge6v7N pic.twitter.com/BBwpTFrypJ

— CNN (@CNN) July 5, 2026

The United States vs. Belgium FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match is scheduled for:

• Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

• kickoff: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central (Arkansas) / 5:00 PM Pacific

• Location: Lumen Field (officially referred to by FIFA as Seattle Stadium) in Seattle.

The match will be televised on FOX and streamed through FOX's streaming platforms.

With Folarin Balogun now eligible to play, this has become one of the most anticipated Round of 16 matches of the tournament. 

A victory would send the United States to the quarterfinals against the winner of Portugal vs. Spain.