US Forward Folarin Balogun Reacts to Red Card in World Cup Knockout Game
A VAR review ruled Folarin Balogun’s foul serious, and FIFA’s automatic suspension will keep him out of the Belgium match.
- On Wednesday, July 1, the United States Men's National Team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup Round of 16 play, advancing despite striker Folarin Balogun receiving a red card in the 64th minute.
- The dismissal followed a collision between Balogun and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic during play; referee Raphael Claus issued the card after VAR review deemed the contact a 'serious foul.'
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino argued the foul was 'never a red card,' citing accidental contact, while rules analyst Christina Unkel called it an 'orange zone' decision that should not have been reviewed.
- Balogun must sit out Monday's Round of 16 match against Belgium, as FIFA regulations state referee decisions on match play are final and cannot be appealed under Article 9.6.
- The U.S. faces Belgium on Monday, July 6, in the Round of 16; a victory would tie the team's best World Cup finish since 1930, though Balogun's absence weakens the attacking lineup.
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FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's ban has sent shockwaves through the football world. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 44, is happy for the United States. "He shouldn't have been given a red card in the first place," he says on Fox.
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By JIM VERTUNO The Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red card so far in the World Cup. While the United States celebrated a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, fans and players were angry and frustrated by a second-half red card that sent off star striker Falorin Balogun. It will sideline him […]
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