Balogun sent off in USMNT's win over Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun received a red card during the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday. Former referee analysis suggests the sending-off was unwarranted. The match is part of the World Cup preparation for the United States. Further reviews may address the VAR protocol applied in this scenario.
- •Folarin Balogun was sent off during the match.
- •The USMNT won 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- •Former referee criticized the decision regarding Balogun's red card.
- •The match contributes to the USMNT's World Cup preparations.
- •VAR protocol misapplication may warrant further discussion.
- 3:40 AMESPN — World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave B...
"Folarin Balogun was sent off in the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, but as our former referee explains, he shouldn't have been.
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