Belgium's Football Association is still demanding answers from FIFA over the controversial decision that allowed United States striker Folarin Balogun to face the Red Devils at the 2026 World Cup.
Balogun was cleared to play for co-hosts USA in their last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended a one-match ban resulting from his straight red card in the previous round.
The decision, which suspended the ban for a year, was highly unusual and sparked widespread criticism. Scrutiny intensified after it emerged that US President Donald Trump and White House officials had lobbied FIFA over the matter.
European governing body UEFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) were among those to question FIFA's handling of the case.
The RBFA requested "a clear justification of the decisions taken and details on how such situations will be handled in the future".
Balogun, who had scored three goals at the tournament by that stage, started against Belgium. However, his involvement did not prevent the USA from suffering a 4-1 defeat. Belgium subsequently lost to Spain in the quarter-finals.
The RBFA said on Monday that it wants the controversy placed on the agenda for the next FIFA Council meeting on 15 October.
Belgium's governing body has also confirmed it will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president.
"Two months after the events, our questions remain unanswered," RBFA president Pascale van Damme said.
"Given the importance of transparency and clarity for all parties involved, we request the necessary explanations and, at the same time, wish to explore where improvements to the current processes are possible, so that similar cases can be handled in a clear, consistent and efficient manner in the future.
"Together with UEFA, the other confederations and the national associations, we remain committed to transparency in decision-making, strong governance and clear processes. We remain open to constructive cooperation, in the interest of the trust, integrity and future of football."
Balogun's dismissal was the 189th red card in World Cup history, but he became only the second player after Brazil legend Garrincha in 1962 not to serve a resulting suspension.
FIFA has not provided a detailed explanation for its decision, instead referring to Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which allows the governing body "to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure".
No other player suspension was lifted during the 2026 World Cup.
Infantino, who has served as FIFA president since 2016, confirmed this week that he will seek re-election in March 2027.
The Swiss administrator is already facing mounting criticism following revelations about an abandoned proposal that would have allowed private investment firms to acquire stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.
The Belgian FA is the latest governing body to publicly withdraw its support for Infantino as questions over FIFA's leadership and governance intensify.
The RBFA cited two key reasons for its decision not to back Infantino: FIFA's handling of the Balogun suspension and concerns surrounding the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise private investment structure.
