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Folarin Balogun reflects on USMNT's World Cup elimination

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Folarin Balogun reflects on USMNT's World Cup elimination

Summary

The U.S. men's national team (USMNT) was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on July 8, 2026, after losing 4-1 to Belgium. Folarin Balogun expressed his disappointment and gratitude for the team's journey in a social media post, acknowledging the wait to play on soccer's biggest stage. He highlighted the growth of soccer in America and the team's belief in a brighter future. The match featured controversial moments, including Balogun receiving a red card in a previous round that drew national attention.

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•USMNT eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium.
•Folarin Balogun shared an emotional message on social media.
•Balogun acknowledged the team's journey and the future of American soccer.
•Controversy arose over Balogun's red card in a prior match.

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5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin ‘Flo’ Balogun Shares Heartfelt Message After USMNT’s World Cup Run

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The U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) was eliminated from the FIFA World CUp on Monday evening, after Belgium’s strong offensive attack was just too much for the Americans to handle. There were, of course, some questionable blunders in the game, but for the most part, Belgium seemed to simply be the more complete team. However, […] The post Folarin ‘Flo’ Balogun Shares Heartfelt Message After USMNT’s World Cup Run appeared first on HEAVY.
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