FIFA banned at least two U.S. Soccer officials from attending Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. men’s national team and Belgium, according to multiple reports.
Monday’s affair was already marred by controversy. In the 24 hours preceding the match, the status of USMNT star striker Folarin Balogun’s red card dominated the news cycle. FIFA controversially suspended Balogun’s round of 32 red card for one year, enabling him to play in the round of 16 after all.
