Tielemans says Balogun red card reversal inspired Belgium against US
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Youri Tielemans commented that FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card motivated Belgium's performance in their World Cup knockout match against the United States. The match is currently taking place, and the outcome remains undecided. The reversal of Balogun's red card has added a layer of intrigue to the tie, influencing Belgium's approach.
- •Youri Tielemans discusses Balogun's overturned red card.
- •Belgium is facing the United States in a World Cup knockout tie.
- •The match is ongoing with no final result announced.
- 12:22 PMESPN Soccer — Tielemans: Balogun red overturn inspired Belgium
"Youri Tielemans has said that FIFA's shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card helped inspire Belgium's performance against the United States in their World Cup knockout tie.
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