The Latest Breaking News from USMNT

‘Has to Be’—Folarin Balogun Fumes at Red Card, FIFA Confirm World Cup Suspension Length

Balogun was sent off in the U.S.’s round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card

Folarin Balogun said a yellow card would have been fair but accepted his one-match suspension as the US prepare to face Belgium without their leading striker

The Guardian - US · Jul 3

Why Balogun's World Cup Red Card Was Incorrect

A lawyer's—and former trial judge's—perspective.

Reason · 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

USMNT’s Road to 2026 World Cup Final After Bosnia and Herzegovina Victory

The USMNT’s route to the final is blocked by European giants.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

USMNT’s Furious Folarin Balogun Reaction Hints at Lionel Messi Bias

The U.S. striker was dismissed for a foul that was eerily similar to one by Lionel Messi earlier this tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Finish After Reaching Round of 16

The USMNT is fighting to defy the odds and make history on its own patch.

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

Three Players Who Could Replace Folarin Balogun for USMNT’s World Cup Round of 16

The U.S. men’s national team will be without its star goalscorer against Belgium in a must-win game.

Sports Illustrated · 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