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FIFA Rejects Belgium's Appeal, Clears Folarin Balogun for Round of 16 Clash

FIFA rejected Belgium’s appeal and confirmed Folarin Balogun is eligible to play, ruling the RBFA’s case “inadmissible.” However, the RBFA said it “contests the eligibility of the player” if Balogun appears on the referee’s team sheet and warned, “This leaves all further actions open,” signaling it could challenge the decision after the match. Despite the ruling, Belgium plans further action.