Folarin Balogun red card cannot be appealed after World Cup match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute during the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026. His dismissal was a key moment as the USMNT advanced to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Despite his early contributions, including a goal in the 45th minute, VAR intervened due to a collision with Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemović, resulting in the red card. The USMNT played the remainder of the match with ten men but maintained control and scored again through Malik Tillman. Balogun's one-match ban is not eligible for appeal under FIFA regulations, but further sanctions might be considered.
- •Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute.
- •The USMNT defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0.
- •Balogun scored once, with another goal ruled offside.
- •The USMNT advances to the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
- •FIFA rules prevent appealing the red card decision.
- 3:53 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: USMNT cannot appeal Balogun red card
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Why the USMNT can’t appeal Folarin Balogun’s red card
"The USMNT has no route to appeal Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sources have told ESPN, and he could face an extended ban.
"The USMNT striker was sent off in the 64th minute against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 2, 2026, 3:53 PMSources: USMNT cannot appeal Balogun red card
The USMNT has no route to appeal Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, sources have told ESPN, and he could face an extended ban.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:37 PMWhy the USMNT can’t appeal Folarin Balogun’s red card
The USMNT striker was sent off in the 64th minute against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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