Folarin Balogun scores and is sent off in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun scored for the USA in their World Cup last-32 match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on July 2. He netted the opening goal after an earlier strike was ruled offside. However, Balogun was then sent off following a VAR review for a foul, which reduced the USA to 10 men. Despite the setback, the USA maintained their lead and secured a 2-0 victory, advancing to the last-16. Balogun will miss the next match against Belgium due to a one-match ban.
- •Balogun scored the USA's first goal of the match.
- •He was sent off after a VAR review for a foul.
- •USA won the match 2-0, progressing to the last-16.
- •Balogun will miss the July 6 match against Belgium.
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