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Balogun’s Suspension Sparks Controversy | Baton Rouge News
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- Jul 7, 2026
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The U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup dreams ended in a shocking 4-1 loss to Belgium, but the drama didn’t stop there—star striker Folarin Balogun, suspended for a red card, was cleared to play, sparking outrage from Belgium and UEFA over what they called an unprecedented and unjustifiable decision. Despite the controversy, the Americans delivered a strong tournament, their first win since 2022, but Belgium advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/83a560d5c3201f5a