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US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup
By Andrew Destin, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
United States forward Folarin Balogun said Friday he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the Americans' 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.Balogun was sent off Wednesday for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.Before practice at Husky Soccer Stadium, Balogun sai...
Key takeaway Before practice at Husky Soccer Stadium, Balogun said a yellow card for the illegal tackle would have been fairer.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans are likely to feel the impact of Folarin Balogun's suspension in the upcoming World Cup match against Belgium, as the US team's chances of advancing to the quarterfinals may be affected by his absence. With Balogun's impressive performance in the tournament so far, including three goals, his replacement in the starting lineup will be closely watched. Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright are the top contenders to fill the gap, and their selection could influence the team's strategy and overall performance. As the US team prepares to face Belgium, San Antonio residents will be keeping a close eye on the lineup and the team's ability to adapt to Balogun's suspension, hoping that they can still secure a spot in the quarterfinals and continue to make the city proud. The match against Belgium will be a crucial test of the team's resilience and flexibility.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? United States forward Folarin Balogun said Friday he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the Americans' 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.Balogun was sent off Wednesday for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.Before practice at Husky Soccer Stadium, Balogun sai...
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