Balogun joins Zidane, Ronaldinho in unwanted World Cup history after red card vs Bosnia | TheBriefWire
Balogun joins Zidane, Ronaldinho in unwanted World Cup history after red card vs Bosnia
Published 2 July 2026 ยท sports
USA secured a spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, striker Folarin Balogun made unwanted history
USA secured a spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, striker Folarin Balogun made unwanted history, becoming the fourth player to score and get sent off in a knockout match. Despite his red card for an accidental foul, the US team held on for the victory, but Balogun's suspension creates a selection headache for their next game against Belgium.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 1:33 PM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 2:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
USA secured a spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
However, striker Folarin Balogun made unwanted history, becoming the fourth player to score and get sent off in a knockout match.
Despite his red card for an accidental foul, the US team held on for the victory, but Balogun's suspension creates a selection headache for their next game against Belgium.