What happened: FIFA suspended a one-match ban stemming from a red card in the World Cup round of 32. The sanction will remain under probation for one year, allowing the attacker to play in the round of 16.

Why it matters: The ruling restores an important attacking option for a knockout match with a quarterfinal place at stake. A similar infringement during the probationary period would activate the suspension and could bring an additional sanction.

What to watch: The attacker’s role in the round-of-16 lineup and any further disciplinary clarification will be the next points to watch.