Folarin Balogun scores for Team USA but sees red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Team USA striker Folarin Balogun scored an impressive goal, putting Team USA ahead 1-0 in the first half of their Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night. However, in the second half, Balogun received a red card after committing a foul, leaving Team USA to finish the match with only 10 players. He will miss the remaining minutes of this match, as well as the team's next game should they advance to the Round of 16.
- •Balogun scored the first goal in the first half.
- •He was shown a red card in the second half.
- •Team USA is playing against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- •USA will continue with 10 players for the rest of the match.
- •Balogun will miss the next match if USA advances.
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- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun gets stunning red card in Round of 32
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- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Team USA striker Folarin Balogun showed red card in second half after first half goal
"Star striker Folarin Balogun is set to miss the USMNT's next game at the 2026 World Cup after he was shown a straight red card and sent off in the Americans' 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday.
"The Team USA striker is out for the rest of Wednesday's match and would also miss the team's next game if they advance.
"The Team USA striker is out for the rest of Wednesday's match and would also miss the team's next game if they advance.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:43 PM2026 World Cup red card rules explained: How it works, suspension unavoidable for USA's Folarin Balogun
Star striker Folarin Balogun is set to miss the USMNT's next game at the 2026 World Cup after he was shown a straight red card and sent off in the Americans' 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:47 AMWorld Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun gets stunning red card in Round of 32
The United States will be without Folarin Balogun if they advance to the Round of 16 after this controversial red card
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:37 AM2026 World Cup: Team USA striker Folarin Balogun shown red card in second half after first-half goal
The Team USA striker is out for the rest of Wednesday's match and would also miss the team's next game if they advance.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:37 AM2026 World Cup: Team USA striker Folarin Balogun showed red card in second half after first half goal
The Team USA striker is out for the rest of Wednesday's match and would also miss the team's next game if they advance.
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