Folarin Balogun sees red in USMNT's win over Bosnia; Thierry Henry reacts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun was shown a controversial red card during the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout stage. The incident occurred in the 64th minute following a VAR review of Balogun's challenge on defender Tarik Muharemovic. The decision sparked outrage, as it forces Balogun to miss the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. Thierry Henry criticized the officiating, stating, "Have some common sense," while USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino called it an accident. The USMNT will now prepare for their next match without their leading scorer.
- •USMNT advances to the Round of 16 after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0.
- •Balogun's red card in the 64th minute came after a VAR review.
- •Thierry Henry criticized the decision during post-match commentary.
- •Mauricio Pochettino said the red card was an accidental mistake.
- •USMNT must face Belgium without their top scorer Balogun.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Thierry Henry's brutal 4-word response to Folarin Balogun's USMNT red card VAR disaster
"After Folarin Balogun's controversial red card against Bosnia, Thierry Henry completely eviscerated the USMNT's VAR disaster at the World Cup.
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