Striker Folarin Balogun will start for the USA against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after his suspension for being sent off was lifted.

By Rory Carroll

July 6 (Reuters Sports Service) - U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will start in Tuesday's World Cup last-16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his previous red card, with the FIFA Appeals Committee rejecting Belgium's appeal against the decision.


• Balogun, the team's top scorer in the tournament with three goals, leads America's attack alongside Christian Pulisic.

• US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has chosen Matt Friese to guard the goal, with no changes to the lineup that played the previous match against Bosnia.

• The Belgian trio of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Jeremy Doku will start the match on the bench.


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