Folarin Balogun scores for USMNT but sees red card against Bosnia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun scored in the first half as the USMNT faced Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US team secured a 2-0 lead, but Balogun was sent off after an unintentional challenge in the second half. LeBron James reacted to Balogun's goal by praising the celebration inspired by him. Balogun will miss the upcoming match against Belgium due to the suspension, creating potential challenges for the USMNT going forward.
- •Balogun scored at the 45-minute mark for the USMNT.
- •The USMNT leads Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0.
- •LeBron James praised Balogun's goal celebration on social media.
- •Balogun was sent off in the second half, leaving the USMNT with 10 players.
- •Balogun will miss the next match against Belgium due to suspension.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — How LeBron James reacted to USMNT star Folarin Balogun copying his iconic celebration at World Cup
"USMNT star Folarin Balogun channeled his inner LeBron James at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The USMNT recently faced off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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