Folarin Balogun has been automatically suspended for the USA's Round of 16 match against Belgium due to the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
TSN Sports reports that USA striker Folarin Balogun is automatically suspended for the Round of 16 match against Belgium due to a red card received vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, per FIFA rules. Balogun scored the opening goal in the 2-0 win but was sent off after VAR review for stepping on an opponent's ankle/foot in what many view as an accidental foul. The red card decision is widely criticized as overly harsh and protocol-misapplied, sparking debate on soccer's disciplinary rules and potential for appeal. Folarin Balogun has been automatically suspended for the USA's Round of 16 match against Belgium due to the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As per FIFA, "If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution),… pic.twitter.com/gXw6Wqo4m8 — TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 2, 2026 TSN Sports reports that Folarin Balogun is automatically suspended for the USA's World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium d...