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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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‘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

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Why Balogun's World Cup Red Card Was Incorrect

A lawyer's—and former trial judge's—perspective.

Reason

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

The Guardian - US

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

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Three Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Willful Triumph Over Bosnia and Herzegovina—World Cup

The U.S. men’s national team was down to just 10 players by the end of the World Cup round of 32 match.

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Folarin Balogun Red Card: 2026 World Cup Matches USMNT Star Will Miss

Balogun’s red card did not prevent the USMNT from punching a ticket to the round of 16.

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Co-Hosts Cruise to First Knockout Win in 24 Years

The Stars and Stripes knocked off Bosnia and Herzegovina but will face a stern test without their star in the next match.

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Every Celebrity Spotted at USMNT’s World Cup Clash vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

The stars on show got to see Mauricio Pochettino’s side advance to the round of 16.

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Why Folarin Balogun Was Sent Off for USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina—2026 World Cup

The decision to hand Balogun a red card was a hotly controversial one.

The Independent UK

Who is Mauricio Pochettino? USMNT coach aiming to make World Cup history

Mauricio Pochettino was born in Murphy, Santa Fe, Argentina, and has Italian family heritage. He began his playing career in Argentina before moving to Spain to join RCD Espanyol. Pochettino represented Argentina internationally, including at the World Cup 2002. His coaching career has included spells at Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG…

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