Folarin Balogun shows sportsmanship after USMNT loss to Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Folarin Balogun demonstrated commendable sportsmanship following the U.S. men's national team's loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 match in Seattle. Despite facing a controversial red card and potential suspension, Balogun was cleared to play. After the match, he approached Belgium coach Rudi Garcia, who expressed appreciation for Balogun's gesture. Balogun finished the World Cup with three goals, solidifying a strong individual performance despite the team's overall defeat.
- •Balogun received a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier in the tournament.
- •He was controversially reinstated before the match against Belgium.
- •The USMNT lost to Belgium in the Round of 16.
- •Balogun approached Garcia post-match, highlighting sportsmanship.
- •He ended the World Cup with three goals and two disallowed.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Folarin Balogun spoke to Belgium coach in great display of postgame sportsmanship
"Folarin Balogun has handled the entire saga with class.
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