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USMNT's Balogun Red Carded, Faces Belgium Without Him
6 Jul
Summary
- Folarin Balogun scored his third goal but received a red card.
- Belgium advanced by rallying from a two-goal deficit.
- The USMNT hasn't reached the quarterfinals since 2002.
The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) achieved a significant victory, winning their first knockout match in 24 years with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, this triumph was tempered by the ejection of their leading scorer, Folarin Balogun. Balogun opened the scoring with his third goal of the tournament before receiving a controversial red card after review. This loss poses a challenge for the USMNT as they prepare to face Belgium, a team that has demonstrated considerable offensive power, scoring eight goals in their last two matches.
Belgium, led by Kevin De Bruyne, recently staged a comeback against Senegal, advancing to this stage with a late penalty kick. Key Belgian players like Tielemans, Trossard, and Romelu Lukaku, who previously eliminated the USA in 2014, have each scored twice. The USMNT, aiming to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, must find a way to overcome Belgium's attack without their top scorer. A victory would set up a potential quarterfinal clash with either Spain or Portugal.
