In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup 16 match against Belgium, forward Folarin Balogun will be available after FIFA suspended his one-match ban on Sunday.Balogun, the United States’ top scorer in the tournament with three goals, had received a red card during the Americans’ 2-0 round-of-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday after bringing down Tarik Muharemović’s foot.His suspension meant he was expected to miss Tuesday’s qualifier against Belgium, but FIFA’s disciplinary committee overturned that decision under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.According to FIFA, the suspension was suspended for a trial period of one year. If Balogun commits another offense of a similar nature during that period, the suspension will be reinstated and he will have to serve a one match ban, along with any punishment for the new offence.“The implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a trial period of one year,” FIFA announced on Sunday. “If Folarin Balogun commits another offense of similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension will be revoked and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new offence.”The US Soccer Federation welcomed the decision and confirmed that Balogun will be available for the game in Belgium.“We accept the decision of the disciplinary committee and are pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow,” US Soccer said in a statement. “Our full attention is focused on Belgium’s Round of 16 match in Seattle, and we look forward to the continued support of our fantastic fans.”FIFA previously used the same Article 27 provision to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Portugal’s opening game of the World Cup following his red card against the Republic of Ireland.The United States is aiming to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002. Since then, they have been eliminated in the round of 16 by Ghana in 2010, Belgium in 2014 and the Netherlands in 2022. The Americans also exited in the group stage in 2006 and failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.