Folarin Balogun receives red card in USA's World Cup win over Bosnia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1, advancing to the World Cup round of 16. Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal but received a controversial red card after stepping on Tarik Muharemović's ankle. USMNT players, including Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, expressed their disagreement with the call, believing it warranted a yellow card at most. Balogun will miss the next match against Belgium due to the suspension.
- •USA wins 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage.
- •Folarin Balogun scores but receives a controversial red card.
- •Balogun's teammates criticize the referee's decision as excessive.
- •Christian Pulisic returns to the starting lineup and plays 88 minutes.
- •USA prepares to face Belgium in the round of 16.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking down Folarin Balogun's controversial red card in USA World Cup win
"USA TODAY's soccer insiders analyze the controversial call and its impact for the USMNT.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Soccer•Jul 3, 2026, 4:24 AMDave Portnoy hits out at Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s Round of 32 decision on 41-year-old
- Soccer•Jul 3, 2026, 4:05 AMCroatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 4:03 AMFuchs had no more to give says Newport chairman
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 4:00 AMBayern Munich News: FC Bayern ready to give Harry Kane what he wants; USMNT star Christian Pulisic to Liverpool?; and MORE!
- Soccer•Jul 3, 2026, 3:58 AMCR7 🆚 Lamine, a blockbuster last-16 showdown
- MLS•Jul 3, 2026, 3:55 AM🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Messi vs the metal detector, Yamal works magic!
