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Folarin Balogun's red card leads to Domino's free pizza promotion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Folarin Balogun's red card leads to Domino's free pizza promotion

Summary

Folarin Balogun received a red card during the World Cup Round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, leaving the United States without its leading striker for the next match against Belgium. Balogun was sent off for serious foul play after a VAR review determined his challenge was violent. As a result of his red card, Domino's Pizza is offering free pizza to fans who entered their promotion before the June 10 deadline. Up to 63,371 entrants will be randomly selected to receive a coupon for a free medium pizza or a consolation prize.

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By the Numbers

•Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute.
•He will miss the next match against Belgium.
•Domino's promotion offers free pizza to eligible fans.
•Promotion was based on the red card event.
•Entrants had to sign up by June 10.

Latest Updates

1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Upset about the US red card in the World Cup? Domino’s is here to help you cope
3:50 AMYahoo Sports — How Folarin Balogun's red card got Americans free pizza: Explaining Domino's promotion and who can claim prize

What they're saying

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Folarin Balogun's red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup has left the United States without its star striker for the upcoming match against Belgium, but some USMNT fans scored free pizza instead.
— Yahoo Sports