United States World Cup striker who scored twice in opening victory over Paraguay and had a red card suspension lifted before knockout stage.
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The Namibian
Folarin Balogun had received a red card in the victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina
“Balogun, the US team's outstanding player at the World Cup, had been set to miss the last-16 game against Belgium in Seattle later Monday after receiving a red card in the victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the previous round.”
Fifa chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieveThe Namibian
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Folarin Balogun scored but was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.”
Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0The Namibian
Folarin Balogun was shown a straight red after VAR review for stamping on Tarik Muharemovic's foot
“In the 64th minute, Balogun was shown a straight red after VAR review after he was harshly judged to have stamped on Muharemovic's foot.”
Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0The Namibian
Folarin Balogun scored a brace in US's 4-1 victory over Paraguay
“The US demolished Paraguay on an electric night in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun bagging a brace and Gio Reyna scoring a late stunner, plus an early own goal.”
Pochettino hails entire squad after World Cup opening winThe Namibian
Folarin Balogun scored a brace in USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay
“The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna curler fired the co-hosts to a 4-1 drubbing of Paraguay in front of Hollywood royalty in Los Angeles on Friday.”
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hostsThe Namibian
Folarin Balogun opened the scoring after 55 seconds and scored again on 18 minutes
“United States star Folarin Balogun opened the scoring after just 55 seconds and found the net again on 18 minutes to put Monaco in control against their French Ligue 1 rivals at the Stade Louis II.”
Doue inspires PSG to comeback Champions League win in MonacoAfrican football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
African football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended the decision to suspend a red card issued to US World Cup star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a last-16 match. The reprieve followed US President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Infantino, who insisted FIFA's disciplinary process remained independent, while Belgium's appeal was dismissed as "inadmissible."
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time but was sent off after a clash with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, with Malik Tillman later adding a free-kick goal as the United States reached the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 victory.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ecuador upset Germany 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute. Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to finish second in Group E, eliminating the tournament's smallest country by population.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the collective performance following the US's 4-1 World Cup opening victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding a late goal plus an own goal.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in the first World Cup game on US soil, with a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna goal leading the co-hosts to a dominant victory in Los Angeles. The win puts the US in a favorable position to progress from Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to defeat Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout playoff, with Desire Doue scoring twice after replacing injured Ousmane Dembele to spark the turnaround that leaves PSG strong favourites heading into next week's return leg in Paris.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →