Balogun says ‘outside noise’ over Trump’s red card reversal made things ‘difficult’ before World Cup loss
Balogun said the FIFA ruling and Trump’s intervention added outside pressure as more than 33 million watched the Belgium match on Fox.
- Folarin Balogun admitted that the controversy over his overturned red card added pressure and nerves on the U.S. World Cup team before their 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
- Balogun was originally red-carded and suspended for a foul against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the red card was later overturned after a call from U.S. President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- FIFA's video assistant referee had issued the red card after a replay review, but FIFA did not provide an official explanation for rescinding it.
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Folarin Balogun says his red card controversy 'didn't help' U.S. at World Cup
Folarin Balogun says the firestorm over his World Cup red card 'didn’t help' the U.S. men's national team but rejects it as an excuse for a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
Folarin Balogun talks about World Cup experience
Folarin Balogun, the goal-scoring star of the United States men’s national team joins TODAY to chat about his team’s run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the controversial red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and what the future of soccer might be in the U.S.
FIFA World Cup: Folarin Balogun breaks silence: 'I knew the ban overturn would cause a lot of controversy'
Football News: Folarin Balogun has finally spoken. And his words are as honest as the controversy around him has been loud.The United States striker admitted this we.
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