USA faces Belgium after Balogun’s red card in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is preparing for a knockout stage match against Belgium after Folarin Balogun received a red card in their previous encounter. The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Inglewood, California. The USMNT previously played against Türkiye, where they earned a position in the knockout rounds. The squad will need to adjust their strategy with Balogun unavailable due to his suspension. Senegal experienced disappointment in another World Cup match after a late collapse against Belgium.
- •Folarin Balogun misses the match due to a red card.
- •USA previously played Türkiye in the group stage.
- •Senegal lost to Belgium following a late-game collapse.
- •The match is part of the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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