USA midfielder Balogun suspended after red card as World Cup knockout rounds progress
U.S. midfielder Ebere Balogun received a red-card suspension ahead of the Round of 16 match against Belgium, while the United States advanced to the knockout stage after a mixed group-stage performance.
The United States' campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw midfielder Ebere Balogun handed a red-card suspension, ruling her out of the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. > "Balogun's red card means she will miss the next game but is eligible to return for the quarter-finals," a U.S. team spokesperson said.
The U.S. finished Group D with a 2-1 loss to Turkey but secured enough points to advance to the knockout round, where they will face Belgium on Monday. Earlier in the tournament, the United States recorded a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina and a 2-0 win against Australia in the group stage.
Other Round of 16 fixtures on July 7 include Argentina defeating Egypt 3-2 and Switzerland playing Colombia. The tournament schedule continues with quarter-finals slated for July 14-15, a third-place match on July 18, and the final on July 19.