USA lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash including Folarin Balogun decision

USA will sensationally have star forward Folarin Balogun available for Monday's last-16 contest with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.

Balogun was sent off after scoring in his team's 2-0 success over Bosnia-Herzegovina last time out, and he was therefore due to be suspended for the contest against the Red Devils.

The Monaco attacker has scored three times at the 2026 World Cup and his absence would have been a big one for USA.

However, on Sunday, it was revealed by FIFA that his one-game ban would be suspended following an intervention from US president Donald Trump.

Mark McKenzie (foot) and Cristian Roldan (muscle) need to be assessed ahead of the match, but there are no other fitness concerns at this stage of proceedings.

Christian Pulisic will again be a notable starter in the final third of the field, while there should be starts for both Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman in midfield.

USA possible starting lineup:

Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson; Tillman, Adams, McKennie; Dest, Balogun, Pulisic

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