Balogun's World Cup Red Card Is Suspended -- Justly I've seen some carping about the process. But getting to the right result is the ultimate goal. Reason · Jul 6
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
USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Stars and Stripes haven’t reached the World Cup quarterfinal since 2002. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6
‘Scandalous’—How Soccer World Reacted to Folarin Balogun’s Stunning World Cup Reprieve There were three broad reactions to Balogun’s surprise availability for the U.S. against Belgium. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
‘Astonished’—Belgium Gives Heated Response to Balogun’s Red Card Appeal Belgium is set to clash with the USMNT in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
Did President Donald Trump, White House Influence Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Appeal? The star striker of the U.S. men’s national team will now be able to play in the World Cup round of 16. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16 FIFA have come to the USMNT’s aid after clearing star striker Folarin Balogun to play. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
Folarin Balogun Available to Play for USMNT vs. Belgium—but How? The Stars and Stripes have received the most unexpected boost for its World Cup round of 16 tie. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
How the USMNT, Belgium Will Avoid ‘Awful’ Mistake From March Friendly The two countries clash at Lumen Field with a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on the line. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
USMNT Projected Starting Lineup vs. Belgium—How Pochettino Can Manage Without Balogun The U.S. men’s national team will be without its star striker, Folarin Balogun, for the round of 16 match against European powerhouse Belgium. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
Three Ways Belgium Could Beat USMNT in World Cup Round of 16 The two nations met at the same stage of the tournament at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Sports Illustrated · Jul 4
The Three Most Important USMNT Players for World Cup Round of 16 Clash With Belgium The USMNT has not advanced past the round of 16 since 2002. Sports Illustrated · Jul 4
‘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
Reason · Jul 2 Why Balogun's World Cup Red Card Was Incorrect A lawyer's—and former trial judge's—perspective.
The Guardian - US · Jul 2 USMNT win smashes American record for most-watched soccer broadcast with 33.5 million viewers The Fox and Telemundo combined audience of more than 33 million would surpass the averages of the NBA Finals and the NFL’s Sunday Night Football
Sports Illustrated · Jul 2 Folarin Balogun Matches Unwanted World Cup Record Only Achieved Three Times in History The USMNT striker was the hero of the round of 32 win but was then sent off.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 2 Malik Tillman Reveals Brutal Injury Sustained Minutes Before Wondrous Free Kick The 24-year-old became the first American man in 32 years to score a free kick at the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 New poll reveals World Cup success has failed to spark soccer popularity boom in the US The US still has a way to go before it can call itself a soccer nation
Sports Illustrated · 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.