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Balogun Back for U.S. World Cup Push | Oakland News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Folarin Balogun, the U.S. team’s top scorer with three goals, was set to miss their crucial World Cup clash against Belgium after a red card in their last match — but FIFA intervened, suspending his one-game ban and placing him on a one-year probation. If he reoffends, the ban returns with added penalties. This move is a game-changer for the U.S., who haven’t reached the quarterfinals in over two decades and have struggled in past knockout rounds against teams like Belgium and the Netherlands. With Balogun back in the lineup, the team’s chances of advancing soar — a huge boost for both players and fans chasing a historic run. 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/42fc2554d2df7328