The United States was indeed treated unjustly by the questionable red card decision against Folarin Balogun.
USMNT Advances in World Cup Despite Controversial Red Card The U.S. men’s national soccer team marked a significant achievement by winning their first knockout stage match at the World Cup since 2002, moving on to the Round of 16. This tournament, particularly for the United States as a host nation, can be seen as a […]
USMNT coming to terms with Folarin Balogun’s unfair red card decision
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A Brief Celebration The excitement of victory didn’t last long. When the U.S. national team arrived back at its practice field at Paypal Park on Thursday morning, the music had stopped, the adrenaline had waned, and the reality of facing Belgium in the Round of 16 settled in like the dense […]
Bruce Arena supports Balogun’s red card in light of the controversy
The red card shown to Folarin Balogun, a striker for the U.S. Men’s National Team, will likely be seen as a pivotal moment for the team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans expressed significant frustration over the decision, particularly given its consequences. With this red card, Balogun will miss the crucial round of 16 […]
Ex-USA star advocates for changes to red card rules following Folarin Balogun incident
U.S. Soccer Reaction to Balogun’s Red Card John Harkes, a member of the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) World Cup squad, attended a recent match at Levi’s Stadium and shared a reaction that many echoed when Folarin Balogun was sent off. “We kept saying, ‘Wait a minute, that’s not a red card,’” Harkes noted […]
Lionel Messi displayed similar gameplay to USMNT’s Folarin Balogun — but avoided a red card.
In a recent friendly match, Lionel Messi had a moment of leniency from the officials, while Folarin Balogun faced a harsh consequence. On Wednesday, Balogun received a red card, leading many fans to express their disbelief and frustration, with some questioning the fairness of FIFA’s officiating. Their annoyance likely stems from the fact that Messi […]
Folarin Balogun’s red card ban will remain since there is no way to appeal it.
US Men’s National Team Faces Controversy After Big Win The U.S. men’s national soccer team celebrated a significant victory, but it wasn’t without its challenges. During a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, star striker Folarin Balogun, the tournament’s leading scorer, received a contentious red card. This happened after he scored in the first half. […]
Reasons the USMNT cannot contest Folarin Balogun’s red card
USA Advances to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup The United States has secured a place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night. However, it was quite a contrasting performance. At times, the U.S. was inventive and […]
Mauricio Pochettino from the USMNT expresses anger over Folarin Balogun’s red card
Pochettino Defends Balogun After Controversial Red Card The manager of the US Men’s National Team, Mauricio Pochettino, staunchly defended forward Folarin Balogun following his ejection during Wednesday’s World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun received a red card for a clash with defender Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute. “In my […]
Questions arise about VAR inconsistencies after Folarin Balogun’s disputed red card in USMNT’s World Cup victory.
Concerns Over VAR’s Inconsistency in World Cup Match Video assistant referee (VAR) technology is facing criticism from players, as several, including former U.S. national team forward Hercules Gomez, have voiced their discontent regarding its inconsistent application. This comes after a controversial red card was issued to U.S. star Folarin Balogun during Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over […]
Bosnia coach picks up the ball, receives a yellow card in World Cup defeat to USMNT
During the U.S. men’s national team’s 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Round of 32 match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, coach Sergej Barbares received a yellow card for his escalating frustration in the closing minutes. Barbares was visibly upset when the referee failed to call a foul after a clash […]