Article 27 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code allows players who received a red card to play under certain circumstances. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The article states that if a player receives a red card but his team files an appeal and it is pending, the player can temporarily play. This rule is especially applied in important matches, such as the World Cup.
The article was applied to Balogun, who, despite receiving a red card, was allowed to play in the next match. This decision sparked significant debate in the football world.