Belgium Crushes USA Despite Balogun Drama | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Belgium stunned the United States with a commanding 4-1 win, securing their place in the quarter-finals despite controversy over U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s eligibility after a red card. FIFA’s controversial decision to lift his one-match ban for a year sparked debate, but the Belgian coach remained focused on his team’s strategy, insisting their performance was driven by their own principles—not by the opponent’s situation. Balogun reportedly spoke with the coach post-match, who praised his professionalism and absolved him of blame. The coach also hinted that past U.S. defeats may have…