Why the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after controversial World Cup red card
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Key Points:
- Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after receiving a red card in the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute for an accidental foul on Tarek Muharemovic, a decision confirmed by VAR despite initial referee hesitation.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino disagreed with the red card, calling it an accidental, normal football action and expressed interest in appealing the suspension.
- FIFA rules do not permit appeals for direct red cards resulting in automatic one-match suspensions, ruling out any challenge to Balogun's ban.
- Balogun was reportedly devastated by the decision but relieved the team advanced, while Pochettino acknowledged the player's disappointment and the team's progress.
