Folarin Balogun Says USMNT Teammates Felt 'Nerves' Around His Controversial World Cup Red Card
Dale MacMillan/Soccrates/Getty Images Julia Stumbaugh Jul 14, 2026 U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun says his teammates felt "a bit of nerves"…
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"My initial reaction was, I was happy to be on the team," Balogun said around the 2:15 mark of a Tuesday appearance on CBS Mornings. The USMNT has not made it past the Round of 16 at the World Cup since 2002. The United States Men's National Team had all the momentum when Folarin Balogun's red card from the Round of 32 was suspended, giving him a chance to play in the Round of 16 — at least, that's what American soccer fans thought.
Furthermore, The day before the USMNT's Round of 16 game against Belgium, which Balogun was originally supposed to miss because of a red card in the previous game, FIFA ruled that he would be eligible.
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"My initial reaction was, I was happy to be on the team," Balogun said around the 2:15 mark of a Tuesday appearance on CBS Mornings.
according to Bleacher ReportThe USMNT has not made it past the Round of 16 at the World Cup since 2002.
according to Bleacher ReportThe United States Men's National Team had all the momentum when Folarin Balogun's red card from the Round of 32 was suspended, giving him a chance to play in the Round of 16 — at least, that's what American soccer fans thought.
according to Fox News — LatestThe day before the USMNT's Round of 16 game against Belgium, which Balogun was originally supposed to miss because of a red card in the previous game, FIFA ruled that he would be eligible.
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