Balogun Red Card Sparks Outrage | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card sent shockwaves through soccer this week — a VAR-reviewed call that stripped him of his World Cup-leading goal tally and sidelined him for the next match. Despite Team USA’s 2-0 win, coach Pochettino fiercely disputed the decision, calling it an accidental play with no intent. The fallout? Celebrities like Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes voiced disbelief, while Jason Kelce questioned the call’s fairness. With Belgium looming on July 6th, Balogun’s return hinges on a win — and if they advance, he could be back for the July 10th quarterfinals. One…