- Folarin Balogun, who turned 25 on Friday, received a controversial red card and will miss the U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA handed only a one-game suspension — he responded calmly and with a smile.
- Balogun has been electric at the World Cup (3 goals in 3 games) and has emerged as one of the team's standout players.
- The U.S. now must adapt without him — likely options include Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright or pushing Christian Pulisic up top.
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