Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 14 Jul 2026
Florian Balogun admits red card controversy affected USA before heavy Belgium defeat
USA striker Folarin Balogun was set to be banned for their World Cup round-of-16 clash with Belgium, only for FIFA to controversially suspend his red card, allowing him to play
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