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At what cost? Red card dampens U.S. men's World Cup win
By Bo Evans at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
Americans were basking in the glow of victory – only the second knockout‑round victory for the U.S. Men's National Team in the FIFA World Cup.But what did it cost?SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 01: Folarin Balogun #20 of United States of America gets medical attention during the FIFA World Cup 2026...
Key takeaway Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In the 64th minute of the squad's 2-0 Round of 32 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, Folarin Balogun was shown a red card after his foot came down on a Bosnian defender's ankle.
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The red card given to Folarin Balogun in the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup win over Bosnia-Herzegovina will have local fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area holding their breath as the team moves forward without their star forward. With Balogun's one-game suspension, he will miss the upcoming match against Belgium, a crucial game that could determine the team's fate in the tournament. Local soccer enthusiasts, including those who follow FC Dallas, will be watching closely to see how the team adapts to Balogun's absence. Kenny Cooper, a former FC Dallas player, has already weighed in on the incident, suggesting that the red card may have been harsh. As the U.S. Men's National Team prepares to take on Belgium in Seattle, local fans will be eager to see how the team performs without Balogun and whether they can still advance in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Americans were basking in the glow of victory – only the second knockout‑round victory for the U.S. Men's National Team in the FIFA World Cup.But what did it cost?SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 01: Folarin Balogun #20 of United States of America gets medical attention during the FIFA World Cup 2026...
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