Balogun Apologizes After U.S. Falls 4-1 to Belgium as Trump-Backed Red Card Reversal Draws Scrutiny
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 8
Balogun Apologizes After U.S. Falls 4-1 to Belgium as Trump-Backed Red Card Reversal Draws Scrutiny
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 8
Summary
Folarin Balogun told U.S. fans on X that "it was not good enough" after the Americans' 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium ended their tournament run.
Belgium seized control with an early goal, Malik Tillman briefly leveled for the U.S., and Belgium then scored three more to close out the knockout-stage win.
Balogun framed the defeat as fuel for the future, saying soccer in America will keep growing and that "the best days are in front of us."
The apology came after Balogun's earlier red card against Bosnia was overturned on review, a decision Donald Trump said he pushed for by calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
That intervention has drawn criticism over outside influence on FIFA decisions, adding controversy to the U.S. exit.