The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has publicly criticized FIFA for its handling of the disciplinary case involving American striker Folarin Balogun, citing a lack of transparency in the governing body's decision-making process.
The RBFA expressed frustration that FIFA suspended the one-match ban imposed on Balogun without offering substantive explanations for the reversal.
The Belgian federation accused the world governing body of engineering an artificial appeal mechanism, undermining the integrity of the initial disciplinary ruling.
The controversy centers on a red card issued to Balogun during the World Cup, which triggered an automatic one-match suspension.
FIFA's subsequent decision to overturn the ban cleared the way for the Arsenal forward to feature for the United States against Belgium in the upcoming round of 16 clash.
The Belgian FA's comments highlight growing tensions between national associations and FIFA regarding disciplinary consistency and procedural clarity during major tournaments.