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The USMNT’s Folarin Balogun reflects on his red‑card controversy, the impact on the team’s upcoming clash with Belgium and the broader conversation about sportsmanship in the tournament.
U.S. Soccer announced that forward Folarin Balogun will miss the upcoming round‑of‑16 match against Belgium after a one‑match ban was upheld by FIFA, though the sanction could be lifted for a potential quarterfinal appearance.
A late‑game foul that saw Folarin Balogun sent off for striking Tarik Muharemović's Achilles ignited debate, with Mauricio Pochettino and fans questioning the severity of the sanction.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino called the red card to Folarin Balogun an accidental dismissal, praised his side's resilience, and looked ahead to a knockout‑stage showdown with Belgium.