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Before Balogun: Meet The Only Other Player To Have A World Cup Red Card Rescinded

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · Fox Sports

US striker Folarin Balogun has become the only other player alongside Garrincha to have a World Cup red card rescinded, receiving a one-year probation instead of a suspension.

By invoking Chapter 4, Article 27, FIFA cleared Balogun to face Belgium after his red card against Bosnia. This marks the first reversal in 64 years.

Like Balogun, Brazil's Garrincha had his red card overturned in 1962 due to political intervention. This historic ruling boosts the US offense as they face the remaining favorites. sports24.club

Before Balogun: Meet The Only Other Player To Have A World Cup Red Card Rescinded

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