FIFA has cleared United States forward Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup round of 16 against Belgium after suspending his automatic one-match ban.
The suspension was announced on Sunday, a day before the match in Seattle.
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Balogun received a red card early in the second half of the US victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina for stepping on defender Tarik Muharemovic's ankle during a challenge.
The incident was reviewed by video assistant referee Raphael Claus.
The US Soccer Federation had no recourse to appeal under FIFA's rules.
However, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee used its discretionary powers to overturn the ban under Article 27 of its disciplinary code.
FIFA stated that the implementation of the automatic match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year.
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The disciplinary code allows a judicial body to fully or partially suspend a disciplinary measure.
If the player commits another similar infringement during probation, the suspension will be revoked and the sanction enforced.
US Soccer expressed approval of the ruling.
"We accept the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and are pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow," the federation said.
The decision mirrors a precedent set during World Cup qualifiers when Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo received a similar probationary resolution.
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Ronaldo's initial three-match ban for a red card against the Republic of Ireland was shortened to his final qualifier and a one-year probationary period.
