USMNT chase first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002 against Belgium
Co-host United States face Belgium in a Seattle Round of 16 rematch of their dramatic 2014 knockout duel, with Folarin Balogun cleared to play after FIFA reversed his suspension.
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Folarin Balogun Red Card: USMNT Lose Star Striker for Belgium Clash After Controversial VAR Decision
Folarin Balogun scored then received a contentious red card in USA's 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia. The USMNT cannot appeal and will face Belgium without their most in-form striker.
Folarin Balogun: The Striker USA Trust When a Knockout Tie Needs a Finisher
Folarin Balogun has become central to the USMNT attack at World Cup 2026, with hold-up play and channel runs giving the host nation a different kind of No. 9.