USMNT’s Folarin Balogun became the recipient of the 12th red card of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a challenge on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic in a huge blow for the host nation.
Albeit completely accidental, slow-motion replays showed a horrendous challenge that was reviewed by VAR and gave the referee little choice but to show a straight red.
Balogun was trying to shield the ball but the defender did well to get in front and the attacker’s foot landed on Muharemovic’s ankle as it twisted into the turf.
It overshadowed another fantastic display for the frontman who, despite having an early goal chalked off for offside, responded with a clever run to give the USA team the lead on the stroke of half-time.
Soccer fans across America will now be wondering what that means as the USMNT managed to hold on and progress into the round of 16, where they will face Belgium.
Albeit completely accidental, slow-motion replays showed a horrendous challenge that was reviewed by VAR and gave the referee little choice but to show a straight red.
Balogun was trying to shield the ball but the defender did well to get in front and the attacker’s foot landed on Muharemovic’s ankle as it twisted into the turf.
It overshadowed another fantastic display for the frontman who, despite having an early goal chalked off for offside, responded with a clever run to give the USA team the lead on the stroke of half-time.
Soccer fans across America will now be wondering what that means as the USMNT managed to hold on and progress into the round of 16, where they will face Belgium.
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