Balogun Scores and Sent Off as USA Beats Bosnia in World Cup Knockout
During the 2034 FIFA World Cup Round of 16/32 in Santa Clara, California, US striker Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal but was later shown a straight red card after VAR review for stomping on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic. The US held on to win with ten men. Balogun became the first American sent off in a World Cup since 2006, and joined Zidane, Ronaldinho, and Garrincha as only players to both score and be red-carded in a knockout match.
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U.S. Scores While Down to 10 Men in World Cup Knockout, First Such Goal This Century
In the World Cup Round of 16, the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. During the match, Tillman scored a goal while the U.S. played with 10 men against 11. According to statistical data websites, this is the first time in the 21st century that a team in a World Cup knockout match has scored while being a player down. The previous instance was in the 1998 World Cup final, where France, leading 2-0, had Desailly sent off with a red card in the second half. During stoppage time, Vieira assisted Petit to score, securing a 3-0 victory for France. The report highlights the rarity of such an event in World Cup knockout history.
虎扑 - 足球Folarin Balogun's Hard Tackle Results in Direct Red Card Against Bosnia
During a 2026 World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina, US striker Folarin Balogun received a direct red card for a dangerous tackle. The incident occurred past the hour mark when Balogun, attempting to disrupt Bosnian defender Muharemovic, scraped his studs across the defender's calf and stepped on his ankle, causing visible pain. Referee Raphael Claus initially did not issue a red card but was called to the monitor by VAR and subsequently changed his decision. Despite being reduced to ten men, the US team held on and scored a second goal through Tillman to secure the win for coach Mauricio Pochettino's side. However, Balogun will be suspended for the Round of 16 match against Belgium due to the red card.
FútbolAfter 36 Years, US Team Scores Again While a Man Down in World Cup
In a World Cup Round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the US team scored despite being reduced to 10 men after Balogun received a red card. This marks only the second time in US World Cup history that the team has scored while at a numerical disadvantage, the first being on June 10, 1990, against Czechoslovakia. The achievement sets a rare record for the US national team, highlighting their resilience in adversity. The report is sourced from Hupu Soccer and disseminated via social media platform X.
虎扑 - 足球Folarin Balogun receives controversial red card in US World Cup win over Bosnia
During a Round of 32 World Cup match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, US striker Folarin Balogun was shown a controversial red card in the 61st minute after a challenge on Bosnia and Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemović. The VAR review led to Balogun's dismissal, which many fans and analysts considered overly harsh, as the contact appeared unintentional and Balogun was playing the ball. Despite being reduced to 10 men, the US team secured a 2-0 victory, with Balogun scoring in the 45th minute and Malik Tillman adding a second goal in the 82nd minute. The red card means Balogun will be suspended for the Round of 16 match against Belgium, barring a successful appeal. The incident sparked debate about the severity of the punishment, with many arguing a yellow card would have been more appropriate.
Yardbarker: SoccerFolarin Balogun sent off for dangerous play in US World Cup round of 16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina
United States striker Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of the World Cup round of 16 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina for a dangerous challenge that injured defender Tarik Muharemovic. Brazilian referee Raphael Claus issued the red card after VAR review. Balogun, who had scored earlier in the match and netted three goals in the tournament, will be suspended for the next match against Belgium if the US qualifies. This red card is the first for the USA in a World Cup in twenty years, since the 2006 match against Italy. The incident is a major blow for coach Mauricio Pochettino and the team.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuUSA Becomes 6th Host Nation in World Cup History to Receive a Red Card in Knockout Match
In a World Cup Round of 32 match, host nation USA faced Bosnia and Herzegovina, and forward Balogun was sent off with a red card. This event makes the United States the sixth host nation in World Cup history to have a player red-carded in a knockout stage match. The full list of previous occurrences includes: Chile in 1962 (Landa vs. Brazil, semifinal), Mexico in 1986 (Javier Aguirre vs. Germany, quarterfinal), USA in 1994 (Clavijo vs. Brazil, Round of 16), France in 1998 (Blanc vs. Croatia, semifinal), and France in 1998 (Desailly vs. Brazil, final). The report notes that this is the first time since 1994 that a USA player has received a red card as a host in a knockout match, marking a 32-year gap.
虎扑 - 足球Only Four Players Have Scored and Been Sent Off in World Cup Knockout Matches: Garrincha, Ronaldinho, Zidane, and Balogun
In a World Cup Round of 16 match between the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, American striker Balogun scored the opening goal in the 45th minute but was later sent off in the second half after a VAR review for a foul. This feat makes Balogun the fourth player in World Cup knockout history to both score and receive a red card in the same match, joining Brazilian legends Garrincha (1962 semi-final) and Ronaldinho (2002 quarter-final), as well as French star Zinedine Zidane (2006 final). The article highlights this rare and notable statistical achievement.
虎扑 - 足球Folarin Balogun Sent Off in USA's World Cup Round-of-32 Match Against Bosnia
In a World Cup round-of-32 match between the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, striker Folarin Balogun was shown a straight red card in the 64th minute after a video review for a dangerous challenge on Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic. The incident occurred while the USA was leading 1-0, with Balogun having scored the opening goal in the 45th minute with a left-footed finish. The challenge was deemed unintentional but resulted in rough contact on the defender's leg. Balogun, who has three goals in the tournament, will miss the round-of-16 match if the USA advances, and FIFA may extend his ban. The match took place in Santa Clara, California.
Soccer - The AthleticBalogun Sent Off in World Cup Round of 16; First US Red Card Since 2006
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina, US player Balogun received a red card, becoming the first American player sent off in a World Cup match since 2006. The last such incident occurred on June 17, 2006, when the US drew 1-1 with Italy in the group stage, with Pablo Mastroeni and Eddie Pope both receiving red cards, leaving the US with nine men. Balogun's red card revives a 20-year record for the US team and complicates the match's trajectory.
虎扑 - 足球Balogun Sent Off After VAR Review for Stomping on Muharemovic's Ankle
During a World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 2, American forward Folarin Balogun was shown a straight red card in the 64th minute. The incident occurred when Balogun stepped on the ankle of Bosnian player Muharemovic. The referee reviewed the play using VAR (Video Assistant Referee) and decided to issue a direct red card, reducing the US team to ten players. The match was part of the knockout stage of the tournament.
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