Santa Clara, United States, July 2, 2026 (AFP) - Pochettino says Balogun foul 'never' a red card as suspension looms

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2026-07-02

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side's last-16 World Cup showdown with Belgium next week. In the 64th minute of Wednesday's knockout game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun -- having scored the opener in a 2-0 US win -- was controversially judged to have stamped on the back of defe......

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