Folarin Balogun apologizes to U.S. fans after World Cup defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Folarin Balogun expressed regret to U.S. soccer fans following the team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 6. The defeat eliminated the U.S. from the tournament and marked the end of their World Cup campaign. Balogun had returned to play after FIFA overturned a previous red card suspension, allowing him to participate in the knockout stage. He noted the disappointment of failing to deliver under pressure but remained optimistic about the future of soccer in the U.S.
- •U.S. eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
- •Balogun apologized to fans for the team's performance.
- •FIFA overturned Balogun's red card suspension before the match.
- •The U.S. scored only one goal through Malik Tillman.
- •Belgium advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun Apologizes After Donald Trump Push Helps Him Play in U.S. World Cup Loss
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun Apologizes to U.S. Fans After World Cup Loss: ‘We Let You Down’
"Folarin Balogun apologised to US fans after his team lost in the World Cup. The apology came after Donald Trump admitted to lobbying to overturn his red card in one FIFA match. Folarin Balogun apologized to U.S. fans after the World Cup loss Folarin Balogun took to his X account to share an emotional message […] The post Folarin Balogun Apologizes After Donald Trump Push Helps Him Play in U.S. World Cup Loss appeared first on Reality Tea.
"Balogun was only able to play after FIFA overturned his red card against Bosnia following a call from President Trump
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:42 PMFolarin Balogun Apologizes After Donald Trump Push Helps Him Play in U.S. World Cup Loss
Folarin Balogun apologised to US fans after his team lost in the World Cup. The apology came after Donald Trump admitted to lobbying to overturn his red card in one FIFA match. Folarin Balogun apologized to U.S. fans after the World Cup loss Folarin Balogun took to his X account to share an emotional message […] The post Folarin Balogun Apologizes After Donald Trump Push Helps Him Play in U.S. World Cup Loss appeared first on Reality Tea.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 3:30 PMFolarin Balogun Apologizes to U.S. Fans After World Cup Loss: ‘We Let You Down’
Balogun was only able to play after FIFA overturned his red card against Bosnia following a call from President Trump
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