Mauricio Pochettino Disputes Folarin Balogun Red Card in USMNT Win
Summary
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) won 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32. Star player Folarin Balogun received a red card during the match, which coaches and fans debated as accidental, and he will miss the next game against Belgium.Key Facts
- The USMNT beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 match.
- Folarin Balogun scored the first goal but was sent off with a red card at 64 minutes.
- Balogun’s red card came after he stepped on a Bosnia defender’s leg, seen as accidental.
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed the red card, despite some controversy.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said the red card was unfair and unintentional.
- FIFA does not allow teams to appeal red cards, so Balogun will miss the next game.
- Balogun has scored in multiple matches and is an important player for the USMNT.
- The next match will be against Belgium, who won their Round of 32 game against Senegal.
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