U.S. eliminated by Belgium 4-1 after Balogun cleared to play
The United States men's national soccer team was defeated 4-1 by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle. Earlier, CBS Sports reported that forward Folarin Balogun had been cleared to play after a suspended red-card ruling, allowing him to join the lineup. Opta Analyst noted that the match would take place in Seattle, pitting the two sides against each other in the knockout stage. During the game, the U.
S. fell behind early and could not recover, with Yahoo Sports confirming the 4-1 loss that eliminated the Americans from the tournament. CNN added that Belgium’s victory secured its place in the quarterfinals against Spain, while the United States and the other co-hosts exited the competition. ESPN reported that players voiced mixed reactions to FIFA’s decision to permit Balogun’s participation, highlighting the controversy surrounding his eligibility.
