Folarin Balogun’s red card draws scrutiny and inspires debate across soccer communityThe American striker was shown a red card in the second half of the U.S.-vs.-Bosnia-Herzegovina match and will now have to sit out the round of 16.Folarin Balogun of the U.S. fouls Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Calif., on Wednesday.Michael Steele / Getty ImagesJuly 2, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT / Updated July 2, 2026, 5:25 PM EDTThe collision between American striker Folarin Balogun and Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemović in the 61st minute of Wednesday’s World Cup match initially appeared typical enough, the kind of jostling that happens on a near-constant basis throughout a match.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Folarin Balogun’s red card draws scrutiny and inspires debate across soccer community
The American striker was shown a red card in the second half of the U.S.-vs.-Bosnia-Herzegovina match and will now have to sit out the round of 16.
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