USA prepares for Belgium match without suspended Folarin Balogun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The United States prepares to face Belgium in the Round of 16 at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6. The U.S. team loses leading scorer Folarin Balogun, who is suspended due to a red card received in the last match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to start Ricardo Pepi in Balogun's place, with the forward previously demonstrating strong performance in the tournament. The rest of the lineup is likely to remain unchanged as the team looks to maintain momentum following their earlier victory.
- •USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the last match.
- •Folarin Balogun received a red card and is suspended.
- •Ricardo Pepi is projected to replace Balogun in the lineup.
- •Match takes place on July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — USA projected lineup vs. Belgium without suspended Folarin Balogun
"Balogun's red card leaves a hole up top for the biggest game of the U.S. run. Here's the likely starting 11 for the Round of 16 game.
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