USA dismisses offside calls against Balogun and Freeman at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
During a World Cup match on July 2, 2026, the USA had two goals called back for offside against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun's first-half goal was disallowed due to the positioning of the opposing players. However, Alex Freeman's initially disallowed goal was validated after an automatic video review confirmed he was onside. Offside calls rely on player positioning, and the semi-automatic offside technology is used to determine these infractions with precision.
- •USA plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup group stage.
- •Folarin Balogun's goal disallowed for offside.
- •Alex Freeman's goal allowed after review confirmed he was onside.
- •Offside rule applies to players in scoring positions.
- •Semi-automatic technology assists referees in offside decisions.
- 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 mystery solved: Why Folarin Balogun's goal was called back for offside and why Alex Freeman's was allowed
"The offside rule is straightforward. But it can also be confusing given the way it's applied and officiated.
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