Belgium players say they felt a sense of injustice after FIFA overturned a disciplinary ban for United States forward Folarin Balogun shortly before their World Cup last-16 match in Seattle. Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin says Belgium were fired up by the decision, describing it as something that gave them added motivation for the game. According to reports, Balogun was initially facing suspension after receiving a straight red card in relation to an incident during a match involving Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA subsequently suspended the ban and allowed him to take part in the United States’ knockout fixture against Belgium. Raskin frames the situation as having left Belgium frustrated about the timing and outcome of the disciplinary change, but he also presents it as an impetus for their approach to the match. The accounts consistently link Belgium’s comments to the reinstatement of Balogun’s eligibility for the Seattle tie.