AI Generated Image
FIFA keeps Balogun red card suspension at one game
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Folarin Balogun received a one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, confirmed by U.S. Soccer, with no additional games added by FIFA's disciplinary committee.
- Balogun will miss the U.S. Men's National Team's (USMNT) round-of-16 match against Belgium but will be eligible to play in the quarterfinal if the U.S. advances.
- The red card was issued after a VAR review of Balogun stepping on an opponent's ankle during the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- FIFA's disciplinary committee reviewed the incident and deemed the automatic one-game suspension appropriate, without further penalties.
- Balogun is the USMNT's top scorer in the World Cup so far, with three goals, and his absence will require teammates to step up in the upcoming match.
