Balogun, the US team's outstanding player at the World Cup so far, had been set to miss the game against Belgium after receiving a red card in the victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the previous round.
But on Sunday FIFA said it was suspending the card, sparking a furore as Trump confirmed he had contacted its boss Gianni Infantino directly about the red card.
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Drinks!
A much-needed hydration break for the hosts, with a Bon Jovi soundtrack.
A blistering Lukebakio run
Lukebakio flies past three US players but he can't beat Tyler Adams who does well to thwart Belgium's quick-fire counter.
De Ketelaere scores Belgium's opener. Credit: Agustin Marcarian, Reuters
Onana injury
Amadou Onana is in considerable pain after hurting his right knee and his game is already over.
Belgium threaten again
Trossard can't get his effort on target but the hosts are looking shell-shocked.
The crowd have gone awfully quiet.
- Integrity of World Cup questioned after Trump secures Balogun reprieve
- Balogun named in US starting lineup
- Belgium's De Bruyne, Lukaku and Doku all start on the bench
- We're off!
- GOAL! Belgium open the score!
GOAL! Belgium open the score!
De Ketelaere with the opener! A simple tap-in after Trossard brings danger to the USA box.
A superb start for Belgium, who are looking so much brighter than against Senegal.
Tielemans misses a sitter!
Excellent work on the right from Lukebakio who puts a great ball in the middle but Tielemans fluffs a glorious chance.
De Ketelaere with a header
The follow-up corner finds De Ketelaere's header but he can't get any power on it.
We're off!
And Castagne immediately tests Freese with a curler from distance!
The players are out
We've had the anthems, complete with US Air Force flypast.
Kick-off is imminent.
Belgium's great escape
If you switched off your telly before the 86th minute of Belgium's last match against Senegal, you'd be shocked to see them playing again today.
The Red Devils were two goals down after having been thoroughly outplayed by Senegal when suddenly Lukaku conjured a goal out of nothing and Belgium equalised moments later, before an extra-time penalty completed the mother of all escapes.
Recalling Tim Howard's 2014 heroics
Today's meeting carries echoes of 2014, when Belgium knocked the US out in the last 16 after extra time in Brazil.
The match is best remembered for Tim Howard's record-setting goalkeeping performance, making 16 saves.
Mamdani dodges Balogun question
The New York City mayor steers clear of "trouble".
Belgium's De Bruyne, Lukaku and Doku all start on the bench
Some surprising calls by Belgium coach Rudy Garcia.
The starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Youri Tielemans, Leandro Trossard, Charles De Ketelaere, Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Amadou Onana, Dodi Lukebakio
Balogun named in US starting lineup
Balogun, USMNT's leading scorer at the tournament on three, spearheads the US attack alongside Christian Pulisic.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino selects Matt Freese to start in goal, with the starting XI unchanged from the Bosnia match.
The lineup: Matt Freese, Sergino Dest, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Alex Freeman, Malik Tillman, Folarin Balogun.
Rubio weighs in
Here's what the top US diplomat had to say earlier about the Balogun row.
