USMNT players’ reactions to Folarin Balogun news while on the bus to practice
SEATTLE — The vibe at the U.S. men’s national team’s practice on Sunday was pretty incredible, especially with the biggest match of their careers just a day away. Players were clearly enjoying themselves, sharing laughs and grinning from ear to ear. Much of the positive energy stemmed from news that broke during the bus ride […]
World Cup 2026: Reasons US player Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete against Belgium
US Wins Against Bosnia and Herzegovina The United States secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Now, all eyes are on Folarin Balogun and his status for the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. During the previous game, Balogun received a controversial red card, leading to an automatic one-game suspension. It’s worth noting […]
How Mauricio Pochettino might take Folarin Balogun’s spot in the World Cup roster
USMNT Faces Changes After Balogun’s Suspension SEATTLE — Manager Mauricio Pochettino’s approach to coping with the absence of Folarin Balogun, who has received a one-match suspension ahead of the USMNT’s Round of 16 clash against Belgium, will hinge largely on how much he chooses to alter his entire roster. So far, Pochettino’s tactics and preferred […]
Folarin Balogun from the USA speaks out against referee’s red card decision in his first remarks after the disputed call
Folarin Balogun Suspended for Belgium Match The U.S. is gearing up for a pivotal clash in the World Cup, but they’ll be without one of their standout players, Folarin Balogun. Unfortunately, he’s sidelined for Monday’s Round of 16 against Belgium due to a red card received during a previous match. In a rather unfortunate incident, […]
Folarin Balogun of the USMNT expresses disappointment over debated World Cup decision
Balogun Reflects on Red Card Ahead of Belgium Match SEATTLE – Folarin Balogun, just two days after his red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, shared his thoughts on the situation. He believes he “could have received a yellow card” for the tackle on Tarik Muhamerovic, but he remains focused on supporting his […]
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 […]
How the USMNT manages without Folarin Balogun in the match against Belgium
USMNT Faces Challenge After Key Victory The VAR’s intervention on Wednesday had a significant impact on one of the most crucial outcomes in U.S. Men’s National Team history… The USMNT secured a win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing them to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. However, they suffered a setback […]
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 […]
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 […]