Folarin Balogun suspended for USMNT's match against Belgium
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun will miss the U.S. men's national team (USMNT) World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium on July 6. He received a red card for violent conduct during the 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which he scored the first goal. Despite no initial card being issued, VAR review led to the decision. Balogun's absence could impact the USMNT's performance against Belgium, who recently won their match against Senegal. The FIFA disciplinary committee will review the red card and determine if any additional suspension is warranted, but a one-game suspension is expected.
- •USMNT won 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.
- •Balogun scored the opening goal before being sent off.
- •The match against Belgium is set for July 6 in Seattle.
- •FIFA will review Balogun's red card within 24 hours for any added punishment.
- •USMNT cannot appeal the red card decision.
- 3:47 AMCBS Sports — Folarin Balogun red card suspension: Can USMNT appeal or will striker miss World Cup round of 16 vs. Belgium?
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Will Folarin Balogun play vs. Belgium? World Cup suspension explained
"Folarin Balogun will miss the USMNT World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium after his red card.
"Following a 64th minute red card Balogun received an automatic one-game suspension
Sources
External links- CBS SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:47 AMFolarin Balogun red card suspension: Can USMNT appeal or will striker miss World Cup round of 16 vs. Belgium?
Following a 64th minute red card Balogun received an automatic one-game suspension
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:15 AMWill Folarin Balogun play vs. Belgium? World Cup suspension explained
Folarin Balogun will miss the USMNT World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium after his red card.
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