Folarin Balogun became just the second player in World Cup history to avoid serving a suspension after being sent off. The first came 64 years earlier, when Brazil legend Garrincha benefited from one of the tournament's most controversial disciplinary decisions.

A World Cup red card hasn't been rescinded since 1962. That changed with United States men's national team star Folarin Balogun on Sunday.

The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.

United States striker Folarin Balogun was given a red card at the World Cup, and he won't have to serve the suspension at this tournament. FIFA installed a one-year probationary period for Balogun, and conceptually he could have to serve some kind of punishment after that.

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The surprise move deeming the US striker eligible to play came after the American president reached out to the governing body to appeal for the change

After Brazil’s best player, Pelé, went down with an injury during the second match of the 1962 FIFA World Cup™, Garrincha stepped up and led Brazil to victory.