America’s top goalscorer Folarin Balogun has had his red card suspended after Trump called the FIFA president, sources said.

Leading US Men’s National Team goalscorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA’s disciplinary committee overturned the red card punishment it received on Wednesday.

Balogun’s reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday and discussed the 25-year-old striker’s suspension, sources familiar with the call told CBS News. Sources said Mr. Trump spoke directly to Infantino in a brief interview. Infantino told the president that FIFA’s disciplinary committee would look into it, according to one of the sources.

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House’s World Cup Task Force, has also spoken to Infantino about the situation and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also been in contact with FIFA.

White House spokesmen Lutnick and Giuliani did not immediately respond to CBS News’ request for comment.

A Belgian source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the Royal Belgian Football Association opposes the decision.

“FIFA has just informed us that it has appointed a member of the Appeals Committee to review the case and issue a decision. We just don’t know when that decision will be issued,” said the source, adding that the FIFA official reviewing the decision “is Infantino’s neighbor.”

A source told CBS News that the body sent a “well-considered letter,” requesting “a full basis for the decision, as well as a report from the FIFA refereeing association.”

“We need these documents immediately,” said the source. CBS News has sought comment from FIFA on the appeal.

The call was first reported by The New York Times, while the conversion was first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by US Soccer. The organization said it is happy that Balogun will be able to participate in the game in Seattle, Washington. The winner of this match will advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

FIFA did not completely withdraw the red card. The agency said in a statement that Balogun is on probation for one year, and if he “commits another violation of the same law and gravity during the probation period, his suspension will be revoked and the punishment enforced.”

The referees called it a “terrible foul” when Balogun collided with a Bosnian defender while trying to get a pass in the second half of the United States’ match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun hit the player’s leg and landed on his ankle. Balogun was sent off after the referee red carded him following a VAR review. The US went on to win the game, but Balogun’s suspension would have kept him out of action on Monday.

The call was immediately controversial: Red cards were meant to be used for deliberate foul play, and Balogun’s action appeared accidental. USMNT players told CBS News they disagree with the decision. In general, red card suspensions are not subject to appeal.

FIFA said it lifted the suspension citing Article 27 of the governing body’s disciplinary code which allows its judicial bodies to suspend the implementation of all or part of a disciplinary sentence. A spokesperson for US Soccer said the organization is “actively working on a plan” to bring Balogun back.

In a statement, the Royal Belgian Football Association said it was “surprised” by FIFA’s decision.

“In order to protect the legal rights of all participating teams and protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, at this FIFA World Cup and in future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all possible avenues,” the organization said.

The disciplinary committee reserves the right to fully or partially suspend disciplinary action. The same decision was made for Cristiano Ronaldo, who received a red card against Ireland in the qualifiers for the tournament which would have kept him out of Portugal’s World Cup opener.

President Trump took to social media to praise FIFA’s decision, saying the organization did the “right thing” and reversed a “great injustice.”

USMNT star player Christian Pulisic told CBS News that Balogun was “very happy” with the decision, as was the rest of the team.

“Just a big smile on his face and all of us,” Pulisic said.

FIFA often conducts pre-match presentations for individual World Cup teams, usually 24 to 48 hours before the match, explaining the rules of the game, including disciplinary rules.

A source told CBS News that “one slide was suddenly missing from the usual FIFA pre-match presentation” when it was introduced to the Belgian team on Sunday.

The source said the pre-match presentation was changed to remove FIFA’s guidelines for automatic one-match suspensions for players who receive a red card.

Pulisic and fellow USMNT players Alex Freeman and Chris Richards told CBS News they are focused on mentally preparing for Monday’s game. Pulisic said Balogun had been practicing with the team despite the suspension, and Freeman said no matter what happened, Balogun intended to “be here with the team.”

With Balogun’s suspension lifted, he will be able to “bring the body” and “hold the play,” Freeman said. Richards said Balogun’s return “gives us a bit of confidence” going into this match.

“He brings a lot of space, a lot of energy,” Freeman said.

Balogun has scored three goals so far in the World Cup. His offensive presence is likely to be felt against Belgium, as the USMNT looks to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.