FIFA rules that Belgium’s federation cannot challenge the decision allowing U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. Multiple outlets report that FIFA’s Appeal Committee finds Belgium’s appeal “inadmissible,” effectively ending the federation’s immediate legal attempt to overturn the outcome of Balogun’s disciplinary reversal. Earlier reporting indicates FIFA had previously reversed a red card decision affecting Balogun, granting him a World Cup “reprieve” and permitting him to play. Some accounts also cite reporting by The Athletic that Belgium was granted a right to appeal, with discussion around an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump, though details of that intervention are not consistent across all coverage. Following FIFA’s inadmissible ruling, the U.S. forward is set to take part in the upcoming match. Other reports describe Belgium as planning a “last-ditch” challenge if Balogun is selected to face them, but FIFA’s appeal decision stands for now, with no further appeal outcome described in the available summaries.