When United States's Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the 2026 ongoing World Cup, almost everyone assumed he would automatically miss the Round of 16 against Belgium. Under normal circumstances, they were absolutely right. So what changed? While President Donald Trump on…
…Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump. Balogun was set to miss Monday’s last-16 knockout clash with Belgium having picked up a red card in his previous match, bu…
…on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star, Folarin Balogun, after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar. A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca as 10-man England dug deep to defeat Mexico 3-2 in…
The White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter. The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not auth…
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Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century - and only their second ever - sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. Balogun's goal on…
Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland
…to an own goal in the 11th minute. Playing slightly wider than usual, star striker Folarin Balogun raced down the left and cut the ball back from the byline. Under pressure from a lurking Pepi, Aussie defender Cameron Burgess steered the ball into his own net. – Toothless Australia – Having surprisingly dropped both go…
…US have demonstrated they have potential to progress in the tournament, with Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic showing they are ready to become national heroes.With the NBA championship now done and dusted, is the USA about to fall in love with soccer? More performances like their thrashing of Paraguay will help.US…
…Dest's more advanced role on the other side - both of them hugging the touchline. Folarin Balogun stayed high up the pitch in a striker's position. Left-winger Christian Pulisic moved in-field from the wing and adopted a central position alongside midfielders Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie.For many coaches using a t…
…two goals for co-hosts the United States as they beat Paraguay in their opening game.But Folarin Balogun only represents the USA because of a quirk of his birth.And the irony is the nation's prized striker is the type of person President Donald Trump says should not be eligible for citizenship under his hardline immigr…
…Scorers RankPlayerNational TeamGoals Scored1Lionel MessiArgentina32Erling HaalandNorway2Folarin BalogunUnited States2Kylian MbappéFrance2Kai HavertzGermany2Yasin AyariSweden2Elijah JustNew Zealand2 Read the Latest on the 2026 World Cup and Get Fresh updates as they drop via X and Facebook.