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Why Folarin Balogun Playing for USMNT vs. Belgium Is Such a Big Deal

U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun is now available to play in the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday night. The shocking turn

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

World Cup bosses wipe out ban for US striker Balogun on eve of Belgium tie

World Cup organisers Fifa on Sunday suspended the one-match for Folarin Balogun for his red card during the United States' 2-0 victory in the last 32 over Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1 July.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6

FIFA lifts Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA later lifted Balogun's one-match ban, clearing him to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red…

France 24 · Jul 5

US World Cup clash stirs mixed emotions in St Louis’s Bosnian community

The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homeland

The Guardian - US · Jul 2

Team USA Just Made World Cup History: It Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without Immigrants

The U.S. men's national soccer team made history Wednesday night, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, snapping a 24-year drought without a men's World Cup knockout win. Beyond the historic result, the roster tells another story: one that mirrors the United States…

Latin Times · Jul 2

SI:AM | Folarin Balogun Red Card Looms Large Over Big U.S. Win

The Americans beat Bosnia and Herzegovina, but now must face Belgium without one of their best players.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Mauricio Pochettino Has the USMNT Reading From His Script at This World Cup

There were layers to the USMNT’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina which exposed how deep Pochettino’s influence on this team goes.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

How many games will Folarin Balogun miss after red card? And who will replace USA striker against Belgium?

Balogun was shown red after an unfortunate incident in the win over Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Independent UK · Jul 2

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday? Latest results and Round of 16 qualifiers

FIFA 2026: Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, beating Ecuador 2-0. England narrowly escaped an upset, with Harry Kane's brace securing a 2-1 victory over DR Congo. Belgium staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time. The United…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Three Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Willful Triumph Over Bosnia and Herzegovina—World Cup

The U.S. men’s national team was down to just 10 players by the end of the World Cup round of 32 match.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2