Coverage dated July 1, 2026 to July 7, 2026

After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

Headline from CW 39 Houston, on the newest of 5 developments

Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the U.S. against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in Monday's loss.

CW 39 Houston's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Trash refereeing made USA red card a whole lot harder to swallow

    Headline from Omaha World-Herald ·

  2. US forward Folarin Balogun reacts to red card in World Cup knockout game

    Headline from 12News Phoenix ·

  3. FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

    Headline from WANE Fort Wayne ·

  4. Trump says he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun's suspension

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

  5. Newest

    After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

    Headline from CW 39 Houston ·

6 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

222 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun receives controversial red card during Round of 32 match (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. men’s national team star Folarin Balogun received a red card in the second half of their Round of 32 World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    World Cup: Will Folarin Balogun play in USA's next game after a VAR red card? (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial call in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here's what Balogun's red card means for the United States going forward. Balogun was issued a red card for contact he made with a Bosnian player in the second half of Wednesda…

  3. amNewYork

    USA WORLD CUP 2026: USMNT survives red card, through to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Bosnia (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    It never seems to be easy inside the drama that is the USA World Cup experience, and Wednesday night’s Round of 32 clash in Santa Clara against Bosnia & Herzegovina was no different. Perhaps in those past circumstances, they would have crashed out of the tournament.

  4. Fox News

    USA advances in World Cup after controversial red card vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Team USA had to battle a controversial red card on Falorin Balogun, who also scored the only goal in the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night.

  5. Rocket City Now

    US forward Folarin Balogun got a red card. What does that mean for the USMNT? (opens Rocket City Now)

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    Rocket City Now's feed description

    The USMNT's lead scorer in this World Cup received the red card in the second half of the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

  6. RedState

  7. The Oregonian

    USA overcomes red card to advance to World Cup round of 16 (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    United States blanks Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 to earn a berth against Belguim in Monday's round of 16 match.

  8. Breitbart News

    USA Fans Outraged After Controversial Red Card Puts Star Player Flo Balogun Out for Round of 16 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Soccer fans across the spectrum responded in collective outrage on Wednesday night after a controversial red card.

  9. Union Leader

    Maturing U.S. looks capable of surviving without Balogun (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    As the U.S. men go deeper into the World Cup, they are confronting rising levels of adversity.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. coach Pochettino says Balogun did not deserve red card (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. >> United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his players’ unity after they saw off Bosnia 2-0 with 10 men on Wednesday but railed against Balogun’s dismissal for “accidental” contact in the round-of-32 clash.

  11. Fox News

    USA World Cup star calls lack of appeal process for teammate's red card 'bogus' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Weston McKennie calls the lack of an appeal process "bogus" after Folarin Balogun receives a red card and suspension ahead of Belgium match.

  12. Omaha World-Herald

    Trash refereeing made USA red card a whole lot harder to swallow (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Folarin Balogun's red card would be a whole lot more palatable if the referee hadn't been so inept the rest of the game.

  13. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Commentary: Trash refereeing made USA red card a whole lot harder to swallow (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Folarin Balogun's red card would be a whole lot more palatable if the referee hadn't been so inept the rest of the game.

  14. NBC News

    From The Sports Desk: The U.S. advances, but loses Folarin Balogun to costly red card (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    After its biggest World Cup win in decades, the U.S. will have to do it all again without its top scorer after Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card.

  15. RedState

  16. ABC News

    US soccer coach responds to World Cup red card suspension (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    U.S. men's soccer striker Folarin Balogun got a red card against Bosnia and automatic suspension for the next match against Belgium in World Cup round of 16.

  17. Breitbart News

    'Never a Red Card': Mauricio Pochettino Angered over Balogun VAR Controversy at World Cup (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    U.S. Men's National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino is defending Folarin Balogun after the player was issued a red card for a foul and suspended for one game for colliding with Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic during Wednesday's game.

  18. Newsweek

    USMNT’s Folarin Balogun Could Face Multi-Match World Cup Suspension: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The USMNT's leading scorer is officially out against Belgium, with no appeal available. Could the suspension get even longer?

  19. Breitbart News

    Ref Who Gave Flo Balogun a Red Card Was Previously Accused of Match Fixing (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The referee who issued the red card that knocked US soccer star Folarin Balogun out of Wednesday night's Round of 32 game and Monday night's Round of 16 matchup against Belgium has stirred up tremendous controversy.

  20. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Inside soccer: A bloody red?! USMNT winds up on wrong end of controversial call (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Folarin Balogun's 64th minute red card is the sending-off seen 'round the world because of it's controversial nature.

  21. Deseret News

    Red card controversy: What can be done about Balogun’s DQ? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Every U.S. soccer fan’s question right now is “What is going to happen to Folarin Balogun?” The soccer star received a red card after making contact with Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic’s ankle during Wednesday night’s match.

  22. The Brunswick News

    Mirjam Swanson: Justice for US star Folarin Balogun, red card for VAR (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. — What do you mean U.S. forward Folarin Balogun got red-carded? For that? As a nation, we're pretty new to all this. And this VAR abomination we've all now been introduced to? Thanks, we hate it. Soccer's…

  23. The Brunswick News

    Folarin Balogun suspended after controversial red card: What’s next for United States? (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    It was the step seen ‘round the World Cup. High-definition footage, slowed down and frozen, of United States striker Folarin Balogun stepping on the bent ankle of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemovic as they jockeyed for the ball. The contact appeared unintentional,…

  24. Seattle Times

    Reasons U.S. World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card doesn’t sit right (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    The red card issued to U.S. star Folarin Balogun, who will be suspended for Monday's match in Seattle, doesn't sit right because of the call and consequences.

  25. CBS News

    Balogun suspended after controversial World Cup red card (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The U.S. Men's National Team won its first World Cup knockout match in more than two decades on Wednesday, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. There was also controversy as Folarin Balogun picked up a red card, which will suspend him from the Americans' next match against Belgium.

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